WELCOME TO SML section: Life on Appledore
SML
is a self-sufficient community. The Laboratory generates its own power,
and maintains its own fresh, salt and waste water systems.
ALL PARTICIPANTS are housed in double or quadruple occupancy rooms in one of four modern dormitories. Every dorm has washroom facilities with running hot and cold water. The main island showers are located in Kiggins Commons, the hub of the island campus. SML encourages island residents to conserve all resources, especially fresh water. Fresh water on the island is limited!
The kitchen is noted for its hearty cuisine, and can accommodate
many dietary needs. A special lobster dinner is included in every
program. All meals are served in the Kiggins Commons dining hall:
7:30am/12:30pm/6:00pm
on Monday - Saturday
10:00am (brunch)/5:00pm on Sundays.
The island campus has four teaching and research laboratories. The main laboratory is located in Palmer-Kinne. "P.K." is home base for courses such as Field Marine Science. All the labs are equipped with microscopes and sea tables with running seawater for maintaining live organisms. The main computer lab and library are located in Laighton House.
The
SML waterfront fleet includes the 47ft. Research Vessel John M.
Kingsbury, the Research Vessel John B. Heiser, Boston whalers, and inflatable Zodiacs. Time on board
the Kingsbury is an integral component of many courses; the vessel
allows SML to expand its teaching capabilities deep into the waters
of the Gulf of Maine.
Students and Adult and Family Education participants will receive detailed information about how to prepare for a visit to Appledore Island in acceptance and registration confirmation packets.
