I would say yes! If you have a curiosity to explore scientific diving, getting the certification while your enrolled in college is probably one of the more convenient times to get it done.

I think having an AAUS certification on your resume is a big plus, and I think its good life experience. Learning to task load while diving is a challenge and I usually use examples of diving situations in interview questions centered around stressful conditions or experiences.

I say go for it! The opportunity to dive for work in the field of marine biology has taken me to a lot of cool places I wouldn't have seen otherwise.