Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #3323FY0001 University of Miami - Bimini Bio Field Station
Requester:		Samuel Gruber			Organization:		University of Miami, Research School of Marine & Atmospheric Sciences
Project Title:		University of Miami - Bimini Bio Field Station			Date Submitted:		2/20/01 7:09:47 PM
Sponsors:		Rudolfo Garcia
Statewide Interest:		Teacher training, at risk student training, fundamental marine research.
Recipient:		University of Miami, Research School of Marine & Atmospheric			Contact:		Samuel Gruber
		4600 Rickenbacker Causeway			Contact Phone:		(305) 274-0628
		Key Biscayne 33149
Counties:		Dade
Service Area:		Private Organization
Project Description:
Funds are requested to continue a program of integrated research and teaching aimed at Florida high school science teachers and disadvantaged students. Teachers are given a 2-credit graduate course and students recieve an authentic marine research experience in the field.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Scientific publications, course credits and grades for the teachers and testimonials from the students
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$200,000
Total cost of the project:			$200,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Private
	Total Cash Amount:		$200,000		Total In-Kind Amount:		$50,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2000		Amount:		$200,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Yes
	Amount:		$200,000
	Purpose for future year funding:					Recurring Operations
	Will this be an annual request?						Yes
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Palm Beach Post- 10/09/00
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							No