ED34A:
Integrating Ocean and Climate Science across the Pipeline: K-Graduate Level and Informal Education Initiatives II Posters


Session ID#: 9876

Session Description:
The foundation for understanding and managing current global issues must be built on knowledge of the complex relationships between oceans and climate. Interdisciplinary preparation is essential, and 21st century oceanographers and climate scientists can no longer work exclusively within their own disciplines. The ocean and climate sciences workforce must address problems of critical importance to society, such as improving forecast accuracy for tropical cyclones and increasing coastal resilience. Only a small percentage of the global population has access to the marine environment, and less than 10 percent of science education curricula are focused on the ocean. How do learners of all ages gain knowledge of the oceans and gain experiences they need to become inspired to enter the ocean science workforce, or as non-scientists, make sound decisions related to the marine environment and better manage its resources? This session focuses on initiatives that highlight the intersection of scientific research, education, and communication. Scientists, educators, and evaluators are invited to share their program designs, implementation strategies, or evaluation results related to interdisciplinary initiatives. Innovative projects that aim to engage next generation marine scientists, improve ocean/climate literacy among the general public, or inspire youth and civic engagement for ocean-related issues are encouraged.
Primary Chair:  Gail A Scowcroft, University of Rhode Island, Narragansett, RI, United States
Chairs:  David Scott Lustick, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Education, Lowell, MA, United States, William Spitzer, New England Aquarium, Programs, Exhibits and Planning, Boston, MA, United States and Rachel Luther, University of Southern Mississippi, Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education, Long Beach, MS, United States
Moderators:  Gail A Scowcroft, University of Rhode Island, Narragansett, RI, United States, William Spitzer, New England Aquarium, Boston, MA, United States, David Scott Lustick, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Education, Lowell, MA, United States and Rachel Luther, University of Southern Mississippi, Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education, Long Beach, MS, United States
Student Paper Review Liaison:  Rachel Luther, University of Southern Mississippi, Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education, Long Beach, MS, United States
Index Terms:

0810 Post-secondary education [EDUCATION]
0815 Informal education [EDUCATION]
1635 Oceans [GLOBAL CHANGE]
6630 Workforce [PUBLIC ISSUES]

Abstracts Submitted to this Session:

 
ED34A-1677
Building a Global Ocean Science Education Network (87996)
Gail A Scowcroft1, Peter D Tuddenham2 and Romy Pizziconi1, (1)University of Rhode Island, Graduate School of Oceanography, Narragansett, RI, United States, (2)College of Exploration, Potomac Falls, VA, United States
 
ED34A-1678
Can "Ozzie" the Ostrich Prepare the Public for Better Learning about Climate Change? (88700)
Robert F Chen1, David Scott Lustick2, Jill Lohmeier2 and Lucy Lockwood1, (1)University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, United States, (2)University of Massachusetts Lowell, Education, Lowell, MA, United States
 
ED34A-1679
Ocean Filmmaking Camp @ Duke Marine Lab: Building Community with Ocean Science for a Better World (90120)
Maria De Oca, Duke University, Nicholas School of the Environment, Durham, NC, United States and Sarah Noll, West Carteret High School, Morehead City, NC, United States
 
ED34A-1680
The National Ocean Sciences Bowl: An Effective Model for Engaging High School Students in Ocean Science (90394)
Amanda E Holloway, Consortium for Ocean Leadership, Research and Education, Washington, DC, United States
 
ED34A-1681
Climate Change and Arctic Issues in the Marine and Environmental Science Curriculum at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (92421)
Lucy Vlietstra1, Martha C. McConnell1, Deanna L. Bergondo1, Karina L. Mrakovcich1, Victoria Futch2,3, Brooke S. Stutzman1 and Corinna M. Fleischmann1, (1)U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Department of Science, New London, CT, United States, (2)U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Department of Science, New London, United States, (3)University of Hawaii at Manoa, Department of Oceanography, HI
 
ED34A-1682
Climate Adaptation Training for Natural Resource Professionals (92548)
Hilarie Lauren Sorensen, University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program, MN and Nathan Meyer, University of Minnesota, MN, United States
 
ED34A-1683
Promoting Climate And Data Literacy: University Courses Engaging Students In Effective Teaching, Learning, Communication And Outreach Practices. (92779)
Catherine Halversen1, Janice D McDonnell2, Jude K Apple3 and Emily L Weiss1, (1)University of California Berkeley, Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, CA, United States, (2)Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, United States, (3)Western Washington University, Shannon Point Marine Center, Bellingham, WA, United States
 
ED34A-1684
Ocean Connections with the Historic Whaling Ship Charles W. Morgan (93047)
Michael M Whitney, University of Connecticut, Marine Sciences, Groton, CT, United States
 
ED34A-1685
Ocean Sciences Sequence for Grades 6–8: Climate Change Curriculum Developed Through a Collaboration Between Scientists and Educators (93157)
Emily L Weiss1, Catherine Halversen1 and Sarah Pedemonte2, (1)University of California Berkeley, Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, CA, United States, (2)University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
 
ED34A-1687
A community engagement project in an undergraduate oceanography course to increase engagement and representation in marine science among high school students (93597)
Jennifer C. Prairie1, Steve Anthony Walters2 and Cristina Diaz Clark1, (1)University of San Diego, Environmental and Ocean Sciences, San Diego, CA, United States, (2)Mission Bay High School, San Diego, CA, United States
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