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This meeting may be of interest… Begin forwarded message: > From: "Lustick, David" <[log in to unmask]> > > > Dear Colleagues: > > We invite you to submit an abstract to session ED007 - Integrating Ocean and Climate Science Across the Pipeline: K-Graduate Level and Informal Education Initiatives - for the 2016 Ocean Sciences Mtg, which will be held in New Orleans, Feb 21-26. The abstract deadline is September 23rd. Please see session description below. > > Abstracts from scientists, education professionals, learning scientists, and evaluators are invited to share their designs, implementation strategies, and/or evaluation results. > > When you log into the meeting website to submit your abstract, you can search for our session by session chair name (Scowcroft). (Go to - https://agu.confex.com/agu/os16/preliminaryview.cgi/start.html) > > We look forward to receiving your abstract and a worthwhile session! > > 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. > > Session Chairs > Gail Scowcroft, University of Rhode Island, Narragansett, RI > William Spitzer, New England Aquarium, Boston, MA > David Scott Lustick, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Education, Lowell, MA, > Rachel Luther, University of Southern Mississippi, Long Beach, MS > > > David Lustick, PhD > University of Massachusetts Lowell > Graduate School of Education > 518 O’Leary > 61 Wilder Street > Lowell, MA 01854 > [log in to unmask] > www.ScienceToGo.org > www.CoolScience.net > > > _______________________________________________ > Climateliteracynetwork mailing list > [log in to unmask] > https://list.terc.edu/mailman/listinfo/climateliteracynetwork