[SEMCO] Marine educators conference

[Sheri DeRosa]

Massachusetts Marine Educators 31st Woods Hole Conference

Saturday, May 5, 2006         Redfield Auditorium, WHOI

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM               PDPs Available

Conference Theme: Ocean Technology

Join us for the annual Massachusetts Marine Educators conference at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) as we investigate Ocean Technology. Come hear marine scientists speak about their latest research, and meet a teacher who has dived to the deep ocean in ALVIN!  You can learn how to bring the irresistible topic of Ocean Technology to your students, as you visit research labs and collect lesson ideas, posters, and a CD.  Try your hand at oceanographic sampling aboard the Ocean Quest research vessel Sea Star, or meet a local artist who uses deep-sea sediments to make beautiful ceramics. Don't miss this opportunity to meet the people and machines that make exciting discoveries in ocean research. You can even earn PDPs for attending the conference!

 Plan to stay for the MME social overlooking Little Harbor in Woods Hole

Conference Schedule:
8:30 - 9:00       Registration and sign up for afternoon workshops and tours
9:00-9:15         Welcome and overview of conference
9:15-10:15       Arthur Newhall, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: Sounding the Depths:Acoustics in Ocean Research
10:15-10:30     Explore the displays and exhibits; complimentary coffee and pastries 
10:30-11:30     Chris Linder, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: Live from the Poles! How to connect your class to scientists for the International 		Polar Year
11:30-12:00     MME Awards and Annual Meeting
12:00-1:00       Lunch: enjoy a delicious cup of Cape Cod chowder
1:00-1:45         Carolyn Sheild, Clarke Middle School, Lexington: Student research and my dive in the deep-sea submersible ALVIN
1:45-2:15         Presentation of door prizes- lots of goodies for teaching and enjoying the ocean!

Afternoon workshops and tours: choose from several topics and locations
2:30-3:30         Workshops: Collect teaching materials and ideas as you  choose from sessions on marine acoustics, the latest oceanographic sampling equipment, engineering an autonomous underwater vehicle, or using marine sediments to make ceramics; or choose to experience sampling in Woods Hole waters with the educational group OceanQuest on a 2-hour cruise aboard the "Sea Star" (pre-registration required)

3:30-4:30         Tours: choose to visit Woods Hole vessel docks, the Marine Biological Laboratory's fish and invertebrate facility, or the US Coast Guard 		station and learn about the amazing ocean research, technology, and education supported by these institutions.

5:00-6:00         Social reception at Fisher House, Woods Hole   Complementary refreshments



Registration:  $55 (includes membership, lunch, and teaching materials)
		Special rate for new members: $35 
		Use this form or find registration info at www.massmarineeducators.org/ 
Questions? contact Pat Harcourt (508) 457-0495 x 106 pat.harcourt at state.ma.us 


Directions to Redfield lab, WHOI : From the Bourne Bridge rotary, travel south on Route 28. At the second rotary on Route 28, travel halfway around to continue south to the town of Falmouth. After a traffic light, continue straight for about half a mile and bear right at the Gulf station onto Woods Hole Road. Travel four miles to WHOI's facilities in the village of Woods Hole. Redfield is the first large brick building on the right as you enter Woods Hole village, just after you pass School Street. Limited street parking is available in the village, and the WHOI lot on School Street will be available to attendees. 


MME conference at WHOI 	Ocean Technology 	Registration Form
 
Name: _________________________________________________________________
 Address:________________________________________________________________
 City:_______________________________  State: ______  Zip:____________________
 E-mail:_________________________________________ 
___ Conference registration:  $55.00 includes MME membership 

___ Special rate for new members: $35.00    Welcome!

_______Total    Please send a check made out to MME for the appropriate amount to: 
	               Gail Brookings, 184 Highland Street, Taunton, MA 02780    
                                          
* Sign me up for the Ocean Quest afternoon sampling cruise ($15 payable on the day of the conference)      

Questions? contact Pat Harcourt (508) 457-0495 x 106 pat.harcourt at state.ma.us 

Pat Harcourt
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
PO Box 3092
Waquoit MA 02536
(508) 457-0495 x 106
pat.harcourt at state.ma.us