The Batten School & VIMS will reopen Wednesday, January 28 and return to normal operations.

- About
- With 500+ faculty, staff and students and three campus locations, the Batten School & VIMS are equipped to tackle pressing challenges through research, education and advisory service.
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- Research & Advisory
- Purple marsh crabs are significantly disrupting carbon cycling in salt marshes along the East Coast of the U.S., according to a study led by Batten School & VIMS scientists.
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- Batten School
- The R. Todd Stravitz Scholars Program will provide full tuition support for students pursuing the new bachelor’s degree in coastal & marine sciences at the Batten School & VIMS.
  
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- Engage
- Popular, free camps enable rising third through eighth graders to learn about the Chesapeake Bay, coastal ecosystems and environmental stewardship.
  
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- News & Events
- National TRAP Program funds large-scale cleanup of discarded fishing gear, first round of subawards totaling more than $1.4M supports 11 projects focused on removing derelict fishing gear from coastal waters in nine U.S. states and Palau.
  
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- Giving
- As an expression of parental pride in their daughter, Taylor Spencer ‘83 and Martha Spencer recently established an undergraduate field research endowment at the Batten School & VIMS.
  
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PowerPoint Templates

These PowerPoint^® templates comply with the VIMS Style Guide. Download one to begin creating your next public or scientific presentation.

VIMS Powerpoint Templates — Dark Background

Best for darker rooms

Dark Widescreen

For TVs & other 16:9 monitors

Light Background

Best for lighter rooms

Light Widescreen

For TVs & other 16:9 monitors

VIMS Starter Slides — Starter Slides

A selection for your presentation about VIMS

Question Slide

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