[SEMCO] Registration is now open for the 2016 Ocean Literacy Summit! Be a presenter during the Science and Education Fair!

[Holly Morin]

**apologies for cross-postings**

Registration is now open for the New England Ocean Science Education Collaborative’s (NEOSEC’s) 2016 Ocean Literacy Summit <http://www.neosec.dreamhosters.com/previous-summits/2016-ocean-literacy-summit/>, which will take place November 3 and 4th in Portland, Maine.  This year’s Summit will focus on the latest research and education activities surrounding Ocean Literacy principle #3: "The ocean is a major influence on weather in climate.” 

2016 Summit events will include: 
A climate change workshop led by the National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation (NNOCCI); 
A keynote address by Dr. Andy Pershing Chief Scientific Officer at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI); 
Talks by scientists and educators, in a redesigned format that will enable participants to hear all presentations; 
An interactive Science an Education Fair to highlight hands-on activities and interpretive ideas on teaching ocean literacy;
A panel on effective messaging, creative tools, tips and marketing; 
and numerous networking opportunities. 

To register for one or both days of the Summit, please go here <http://conferences.usm.maine.edu/AttendeeOnline/RegistrationNew.aspx>.
Online registration will be open until October 20th, 2016. Registration rates: 
Thursday only, $65 (student rate $50)
Friday only, $85 (student rate $65)
Both days, $150 (student rate $135)

Sign up now to be a presenter at the science and education fair during the Ocean Literacy Summit on November 4th. Participants will demonstrate their educational approach, tool, or activity, or share a poster to discuss their research. We hope that this will be a dynamic part of the Summit which will inspire connection and collaboration between scientists and educators.  To submit a proposal for the Science and Education Fair, please go here <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2016OLFair>.


We hope to see you there!
   The 2016 NEOSEC OL Summit Planning Committee


Questions?  Please contact Aimee Bonanno at abonanno at neaq.org <mailto:abonanno at neaq.org>
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