Naval Postgraduate School
The Naval Postgraduate School is an academic institution whose emphasis is on study and research programs relevant to the Navy's interests, as well as to the interests of other arms of the Department of Defense. Located in Monterey, California, on the Pacific Ocean 120 miles south of San Francisco, the Naval Postgraduate School campus covers 627 acres of land. Nearly 1,500 students attend the Naval Postgraduate School. The student body consists of officers from the five U.S. uniformed services, officers from approximately 30 other countries and a small number of civilian employees. The faculty, the majority of who are civilians, is drawn from a broad diversity of educational institutions and represents a prestigious collection of scholars. Faculty/student interaction is high. Every class is taught directly by a faculty member--over 99% of who have a Ph.D.
Monterey, CA
For much of the city's history it was famous for the successful fishery in Monterey Bay. The famous Cannery Row has now been turned into a tourist attraction, with restaurants and shops in the historical site. In June 1967 the city was the venue of the Monterey Pop Festival. Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix were among those whose careers as Pop icons emerged at this historic concert.
The city is now famous for its abundant sea habitat, including kelp seaweed forests, sea otters and sea lions. It has one of the largest aquariums in North America, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and hosts several important marine science laboratories. Monterey's geographic location gives scientists access to the deep sea within hours.
The Old Customhouse, the Old Town Historic District, and the Royal Presidio Chapel are also National Historic Landmarks.
Monterey is the location of the Naval Postgraduate School and the Presidio of Monterey.
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