NMEA NEWSLETTER SPRING 2019
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Your NMEA membership opens the door for you to network with like-minded professionals all over the world, working to advance marine science education.
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Message from the President
 Dear NMEA supporters,
Happy Spring! Here in the still-chilly Northeast, osprey are arriving to their summer nests and whales are on the move—positive signs for this flip-flop-loving gal!
Like the seeds and bulbs that are undoubtedly germinating beneath the soil, a lot is happening behind the scenes here at NMEA. In the coming months, we will unveil both a new website and new, modernized format for Current: The Journal of Marine Education. The NSTA Liaison Committee is preparing for our “Whale of a Share-A-Thon” at NSTA 2019 in St. Louis this April, where NMEA Chapters and Member Organizations will share fun and engaging ideas to use in your classroom or center—please stop by if you are attending the conference! The Scholarship and Expanding Audiences Committees are reviewing applications to bring new and established members to our NMEA 2019 Conference in New Hampshire. Our Ocean Literacy Committee has created a new PowerPoint for members to use to teach others about this important content. The International Committee is connecting with leaders from other marine education associations around the globe, while the Student Engagement Committee seeks to create new opportunities for networking and learning for our student members. Of course, our 2019 Conference Committee is abuzz with planning for a fun and productive #NMEA19 at the University of New Hampshire.
In addition to our usual activities, the NMEA Board has passed a strong budget for this year, which will seek to support our chapters and committees to do more of our work of “making known the world of water.” This funding will support many new initiatives for our organization, so right now is a fantastic time to join or become more active on an NMEA committee! To do so, simply log in to your account and go to Groups > Committees on the left sidebar to see a list of committees. Go to the page of the committee(s) that interest you, and click on “Join Group.” We need your help to advance our mission and expand our reach!
I hope you all have a great spring, and I look forward to seeing you at NMEA19!
Best,
Meghan E. Marrero, EdD - NMEA President
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 The National Marine Educators Association invites you to engage in hands-on activities and take home resources for your classroom. Discover how you can become involved in both ocean and freshwater initiatives from local and national organizations to promote ocean and climate literacy.
On the first day of the NSTA conference, NMEA sponsors a series of presentations, all in one location and all by NMEA members. The day starts with our Whale of a Share-a-Thon—an opportunity for NMEA chapters to promote their regional organizations and provide formal and informal science educators resources and activities for all grade levels. The Share-a-Thon is followed by a track of sessions by NMEA members that are related to marine and aquatic education.
Next year, the National Science Teachers Association’s (NSTA) National Conference will be held in Boston, MA from April 2 – 5, 2020.
Thinking about attending or presenting at the NSTA Annual Conference? Interested in sharing an idea promoting marine science education and being a part of NMEA at NSTA?
Submit a session proposal today. You must be an NMEA member to be considered for this track of sessions.
If you would like your proposal to be considered for the NMEA track, please:
- Submit a proposal to NSTA (The deadline is April 15, 2019.)
- Send the following information to Mellie Lewis >
- Proposal ID# (this is the number NSTA assigns to your proposal)
- Name
- Affiliation
- Session Title
- Abstract
The link to the proposal form and information on how to submit a proposal to NSTA can be found here >
The deadline for NSTA 2019 is April 15, 2019.
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NMEA 2019 Registration Open
The Gulf of Maine Marine Education Association is proud to host the National Marine Educators Association Annual Conference, July 21-25, 2019 at the University of New Hampshire campus in Durham, NH.
As you've come to expect, this NMEA conference will offer a variety of opportunities. During the day, attend a full program highlighting the latest trends and research in marine education. Learn from local researchers who have been studying the Gulf of Maine, learning from its history to protect its future.
Then, in the evening, explore both Portsmouth, NH (one of the nation's oldest cities, filled with vibrant restaurants and shops) and Rye, NH (home to the Seacoast Science Center, where we will be enjoying a full lobster bake).
Complete your conference experience by exploring the beauty of New Hampshire and Maine on one of our field trips. Anticipated trips include visits to Shoals Marine Laboratory, kayaking in our Great Bay, a whale watch cruise, tours of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (established in 1800 and still operational today), and sampling cuisine from the New England culinary scene.
When?
- Saturday July 20th - Sunday July 21st
- Pre- Conference meetings including Board Meetings
- Monday July 22nd - Wednesday July 24th
- Concurrent Sessions, meetings, exhibits
- Thursday July 25th - Field Trips
Where?
Memorial Union Building, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824
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 Winter 2019 Issue
In this special issue, you’ll find a variety of engaging articles, addressing some of the overarching questions about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and how GoMRI science is working to answer them. From Where did the oil go? and What happened to the ecosystem as a result of the oil? to the new technologies that have been developed to better understand impacts from the oil spill, and much more. You’ll also find a selection of GoMRI-funded research and education resources that can be incorporated into classroom teaching.
SHARE YOUR IDEAS, LESSONS, or RESEARCH in Marine Education!
The editors of Current: The Journal of Marine Education are seeking articles for upcoming general issues. We hope to review and publish articles on topics related to marine education. We seek original manuscripts that describe research, lessons, resources, or strategies for teaching marine and aquatic lessons to a variety of audiences, including science, art, literature, and maritime history.
Our next general issue of Current will be published in the fall; the due date for submitting articles will be May 31, 2019. Potential authors should look out for a NEW submission system!
For information on submitting articles to Current, please visit our Guide for Contributors.
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Ocean Literacy
It takes one person with passion to create change. Nancy Richardson, one of the earliest members of NMEA, brought together a community of NMEA educators and partners to share ocean literacy principles with colleagues who are involved in Tall Ships America ‘Adventure and Education Under Sail’ at the recent Summit for Ocean Literacy Under Sail.
Education Research & Evaluation
Our next Education Research and Evaluation Committee (EREC) meeting is Tuesday, April 16 at 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET. Join the EREC committee via the NMEA Committee page to get on the listserv. Questions can be directed to Committee Chair Jenny East at east.jenny@gmail.com
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As a professional organization, our greatest asset is our diverse and amazing membership. We recently launched our #WeAreNMEA campaign to highlight our members, share their expertise, and engage and grow our network of educators. To date, we have featured 11 of our members from coast to coast, as well as one international member. If you would like a chance to share your passion for marine or aquatic education, send us an email at nmea.social@gmail.com or use the hashtag #WeAreNMEA!
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Get ready for our new website!
Keep your eye on marine-ed.org...we are excited to launch our brand-new website this month! With easy access to Ocean Literacy resources, information about our initiatives and hard-working committees, new and improved scholarship applications, and an updated blog format, there's a lot to celebrate!
We'd love to share your news and events too! Does your chapter have a great regional workshop coming up, or was a member just recognized for something really cool? Or do you have a striking photograph that would look good on our homepage? Drop us an email, or let us know on Facebook or Twitter, so we can help spread the news!
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We would like to welcome all of the new members who have joined since December! We look forward to meeting you at one of our upcoming events.
Individual Members:
Heidi Archer, North Forsyth High School, Cumming GA
Laura Avery, MEOPAR (Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network), Halifax NS
Hope Bigwarfe, South Colonie School District, Albany NY
Jens Bjelvenmark, Gullmarsgymnasiet, Lysekil Sweden
Hannah Campbell, 14200 US Highway One, Juno Beach FL
Chih Chang, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung Taiwan
Bob Chen, UMassBoston, Boston MA
Lindsey Christ, International Field Studies, Inc., Columbus OH
Brian Cote, Mt. Desert Elementary School, Northeast Harbor ME
Greg Darling, French American International School, Portland OR
Shannon Davis, UMass-Boston, Quincy MA
Jane Dobbs, Madison City Schools, Madison AL
Robyn Ehrlich, Pacific Whale Foundation, Wailuku HI
Jessica Erickson, Cienega High School, Vail AZ
David Ferrell, Columbus Technical College, Columbus GA
Jordan Findley, Tampa Bay Watch, Tierra Verde FL
Nancy FitzGerald, Academy for Environmental Science, Oak Ridge NJ
Jean Davis Garrish, Winterville NC
James Graves, Merseyside Adventure Sailing Trust, Liverpool UK
Teresa Greely, USF Marine Science, Saint Petersburg FL
Austin Heil, University of Georgia, Athens GA
Abigail Hils, Virginia Sea Grant, Gloucester Point VA
Keya Jackson, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Columbia SC
Deborah Johnson, Radcliffe Creek School, Chestertown MD
Allison Kirby, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville TN
Don Loving, Murray State College, Lone Grove OK
Heidi Lux, Candor High School, Candor NY
Steve Mandel, Lions of Gir FDN INC, Soquel CA
Aldyn Markle, Hampshire College, Amherst MA
Katie Mastenbrook, Tampa Bay Watch, Tierra Verde FL
Karen Mattingly, St. Mary's County Public Schools, Mechanicsville MD
Bonnie McGuire, NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers, New YOrk NY
Sarah Merry, Lexington Park MD
John Mohr, College of the Mainland, Texas City TX
Bruce Moravchik, NOAA National Ocean Service, Silver Spring MD
Mallory Munden, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington NC
Ken Nagel, Wake County Public Schools, Apex NC
Dax Ovid, Call of the Sea, Sausalito CA
Dan Petritz, Department of Defense Education Activity, APO AE AE
Rosemary Plumstead, Waretown NJ
Mallika Raman, Chesterfield Day School, Chesterfield MO
Caroline Rambo, Sullivan's Island Elementary School, Sullivan's Island SC
Stacey Sebert, South Colonie School District, Albany NY
Mike Smith, Seattle Aquarium, Seattle WA
Tania Spurkland, Seldovia AK
Candace Tetz, South Kitsap School District, Port Orchard WA
Celeste Venolia, University of Rhode Island, South Kingstown RI
Brenda Walkenhorst, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, New Orleans LA
Pernilla Wegén, Gullmarsgymnasiet, Lysekil Sweden
Kathryn Zagzebski, National Marine Life Center, Buzzards Bay MA
Non-profit/Institutional Member:
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Moss Landing CA
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