Oscar Schofield named a Marine Technology Society Fellow
Earlier this month, PAL Principle Investigator Dr. Oscar Schofield was officially named a Fellow of the Marine Technology Society (MTS), in recognition of his many years of service to the marine technology community at Rutgers and beyond.
In addition to leading the PAL LTER project, Oscar is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences (DMCS) at Rutgers University, currently serving as department chair, and is a Life Member of MTS.
His award citation highlights some of his many contributions.
Dr. Oscar Schofield is a visionary whose work has transformed ocean observation. With a foundation in biology and ocean optics, Oscar’s career at Rutgers University led to the creation of the Coastal Ocean Observation Lab, which integrates satellites, radar, and autonomous underwater vehicles to study ocean ecosystems. His innovative use of underwater glider technology has opened new frontiers in marine research, and his dedication to integrating real-time data into education has reshaped how we teach marine science.
Congrats Oscar!
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