REVEL-research and education: volcanoes, exploration and life

REVEL is a professional development program sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for science teachers who are selected to participate in funded-seagoing research cruises, and to contribute to ongoing scientific research. During the first five years of the program, the research focused on scientific issues ranging from the origin of life to new aspects of biotechnology related to the study of mid-ocean ridges. The interdisciplinary research spanned from earth sciences to astrobiology, including oceanography, chemistry, physics, biology, computer sciences, mathematics, and engineering to cite a few of the scientific disciplines represented in the study of mid-ocean processes. REVEL is a collaborative partnership between researchers, teachers, students, schools, research institutions, and the community.