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The Quarterly Newsle�er for the Members of the
MID-ATLANTIC MARINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
From the Captains Quarters
Dear MAMEA Members,
Summer has arrived! There are many things to look forward to this
summer. Warm temperatures provide opportuni"es to explore the
outdoors and get reconnected with the aqua"c places we love.
Summer camps, summer programs, and summer crowds provide
opportuni"es to share our messages with larger audiences. Summer
also brings the annual conference for the Na"onal Marine Educators
Associa"on, being held in Orlando, Florida this June. For those of
you a*ending, we encourage you to look for fellow MAMEA
members, a*end each other’s presenta"ons (see page 10 of this
issue for a list of presenters), a*end our Chapter Mee"ng and hear
the results of our current elec"ons, and in general show your
MAMEA pride! I’ll be there and so will many of our board members,
so be on the look out for familiar faces!
Regardless of how you will be spending these summer months,
I hope for all of you rejuvena"on,
safety, and all of the warmth and
joy of this season!
Happy Summer!
Andy Gould, MAMEA President
In this Issue:
1. Captains Quarters
2. Upcoming Conference Information
3. Upcoming Opportunities
4. MAMEA Elections
5-8. State Representative Reports
9. Grant Announcement
9. Awards Announcement
10. List of MAMEAns presenting at NMEA in Orlando
Summer 2016 Edi"on Volume 35 | Issue 3
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Upcoming Conferences
June 1 Call for Presenters opens
Sept 1 Call for Presenters deadline
Sept 15 MAMEA mini-grant applica"ons and award nomina"ons deadline
Sept 16 Presenters no"fied; Early bird registra"on opens
Sept 23 Conference scholarship deadline
Sept 30 Early bird registra"on deadline
Oct 6 Sessions finalized; Last day to reserve hotel rooms at the reduced rate
For more informa�on, visit www.mamea.org!
•Dela-WHERE? The Hya* Place, Dewey Beach, DE, right on the scenic Rehoboth Bay, and just two short
blocks from the Atlan"c Ocean.
•Dela-WHO? Classroom and informal educators, scien"sts, science communicators, and administrators
who are interested in ocean and environmental science educa"on.
•Dela-WHAT? The 2016 Mid-Atlan"c Marine Educa"on Associa"on annual conference, complete with
opening recep"on and speaker, concurrent sessions, keynote speakers, silent and live auc"ons, field
trips, and loads of great networking!
•Dela-WHEN?
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Osprey Banding Opportunity
Join fellow Na"onal Marine Educators
Associa"on (NMEA) members for a hands-on
conserva"on research opportunity on Saturday,
June 18th from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Patuxent River
Park in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Begin with a
brief presenta"on on the fish hawk, or osprey,
with staff naturalist/biologist Greg Kearns of
Patuxent River Park. The experience con"nues
on the water for approximately two hours,
stopping at several osprey nests where 6-8 week-
old chicks will be collected, banded, and released
back to their nest. Each banded chick will be
weighed and its band number recorded for
research purposes. The boat is scheduled to
return to the dock at 4:30 p.m. Program fee is
$20.00 per NMEA member. Space is
limited. Registra(on closes June 10th. To
register go to h*p://www.marine-ed.org/event/
ospreybanding.
This opportunity is open only to NMEA
members. Not yet a member of the na"onal organiza"on? Be sure to take advantage of the
Chapter Affiliate membership rate when you join NMEA. Current MAMEA members receive a
$15.00 discount on their NMEA membership. Contact me or the MAMEA Membership
Secretary if you are unsure how to take advantage of this discount.
For more informa"on, contact Kathy Fuller, MAMEA Chapter Representa"ve to the Na"onal
Marine Educators Associa"on, at mskathyfuller@gmail.com.
Upcoming Opportuni(es
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MAMEA Board Elec(ons 2016/17
Vo(ng open May 18 to June 17!
The elec"on of MAMEA’s Board members for 2016/17 is now underway! We encourage all MAMEA
members to exercise their right to vote. For all members with a func"onal e-mail address, MAMEA
elec"ons are conducted electronically. You will receive an electronic ballot in an e-mail on May
18. Members without func"onal e-mail receive a paper ballot. Both ballots allow for write-in
candidates. Be sure to submit your ballot by the June 17 deadline.
The 2016/17 elec"on seeks to fill the following posi"ons:
President-Elect (serves a 3 year cycle as President-Elect, President & Past-President)
Candidate: Lauren Albright
Treasurer (2 year term)
Candidate: Jackie Takacs
Delaware State Representa(ve (2 year term)
Candidates: Write-in
DC Representa(ve (2 year term)
Candidate: Allie Toomey
VA State Representa(ve (2 year term)
Candidates: Rachel Riesbeck; Kristen Sharpe
To review the candidate profiles, visit the MAMEA website: www.mamea.org/.
Then, please vote using the unique ballot that was e-mailed to you on May 18. If you have misplaced
your e-mail ballot or if you have ques"ons about the elec"on process, please contact Secretary Carol
Hopper Brill, chopper@vims.edu, or Membership Chair Lisa Lawrence, ayers@vims.edu.
Vo"ng will close on June 17 and both electronic and paper ballots will be tallied as prescribed by
MAMEA By-Laws and Standing Rules. Elec"on results will be announced during the MAMEA Chapter
mee"ng (June 29) at the annual NMEA Conference in Orlando, FL. New Board members for 2015/16
will take office at the annual MAMEA Business Mee"ng on November 5, during the 2016 MAMEA
annual Conference taking place in Dewey Beach, DE this year.
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State Representa(ve Reports
July 11-13, July 26-27, and August 9-10, 2016 (all sessions required)
Bay to Bay: A multidisciplinary watershed investigation across the Delmarva Peninsula
Where: A transect across Delmarva – Tilghman Island, MD to Cape Henlopen, DE
What’s included: Six days of intensive field work, activities, and watershed, ecosystem, and social science content; all meals; overnight lodging in Easton, MD
and Lewes, DE; 40 clock hours; and classroom resources
Primary audience: Delaware and Maryland Eastern Shore 7th and 8th grade science teachers, but other grade levels are encouraged to apply
Cost: Free! Max. 16 participants For more information, visit www.deseagrant.org/baytobay, or contact Chris Petrone (petrone@udel.edu).
July 13-15, 2016
Teachers on the Estuary (TOTE): Coastal Ecosystems
Where: St. Jones Reserve, Dover, DE
Join the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve for an exciting, hands-on, in the field, 3-day workshop focused on the mid-Atlantic's coastal ecosystems including: freshwater and saltwater wetlands, shallow bays, and barrier islands. Field studies, classroom activities and scientific presentations will make this a workshop you won't want to miss! Space is limited! Workshop runs from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM each day.
Participants will:
* increase their confidence with habitat-based science content
* increase their knowledge of the ecological issues facing our mid- Atlantic coastal ecosystems
* increase their confidence in teaching about coastal ecosystems using local real world science and research
* discover a variety of resources for use in their classrooms
Audience: Formal and Informal Educators
For more information, visit http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/coastal/DNERR/Pages/DNERRTeacherDevelopment.aspx, or contact Maggie Pletta (Margaret.Pletta@state.de.us).
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State Representa(ve Reports
July 18-21, August 3 MADE CLEAR K-12 Climate Change Academy
Where: Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD
What’s included: Since July 2013, over 80 classroom teachers and informal educators have participated in our Climate Change Academies. The Academies provide up-to-date science content, model lessons and activities, and practical experience while diving into the complex topic of climate change and preparing educators to introduce it to students. Meals, lodging, and resources will be provided.
Cost: Free. Stipend included. For more information, visit www.madeclear.org/academy,
or contact Melissa Rogers (mrogers@ca.umces.edu).
Friday, July 29, 2016 Sunny and Windy: A forecast for greener energy education
Where: University of Delaware Hugh R. Sharp Campus, Lewes, DE What’s included: Content, resources, and hands-on learning about alternative energy, in the shadow of UD’s 2-megawatt wind turbine. Participants will learn from alternative energy scientists, build model wind turbines, explore solar arrays, and experiment with DIY solar ovens. Clock hours will be awarded. Primary audience: Delaware and Maryland teachers and informal educators Cost: Free! Max. 15 participants For more information, visit www.deseagrant.org/education-opportunities, or contact Chris Petrone (petrone@udel.edu). August 11, 2016 MADE CLEAR Climate Change Field Activities Workshop Where: North Point State Park, Edgemere, MD What’s included: Participants will actively participate in four climate science-based field activities. Topics include marsh migration, species observation and migration, and school-based alternative energies. Primary audience: Delaware and Maryland teachers and informal educators Cost: Free. Stipend available. For more information, or contact Chris Petrone (petrone@udel.edu).
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State Representa(ve Reports
The Summer Discovery Labs
Join us for our summer Discovery Labs at the
Chesapeake Bay Na"onal Estuarine Research Reserve in
Virginia. Labs provide fun, family-friendly opportuni"es
to learn about the Chesapeake Bay and our local
environment through exhibits, demonstra"ons, and
hands-on ac"vi"es for kids and adults. Labs also include
a short presenta"on by an expert on the topic. All labs
are located at the Virginia Ins"tute of Marine Science (VIMS) in Gloucester Point. Summer topics include:
Plant Adapta"ons (June 21), Rays (July 19), and Eels (August 23). To register, visit h*p://www.vims.edu/
cbnerr/educa"on/public_programs/index.php.
For more informa"on contact Sarah Nuss at: mcguire@vims.edu
Way to go SeaPearch Teams!
Congrats to the Gloucester SeaPearch Teams that are headed to Na"onals! On Saturday, April 16, 2016 --
aRer months of designing, building and tes"ng underwater robots -- Gloucester County robo"cs teams
competed in the Tidewater Regional SeaPerch Challenge. The teams blew the compe""on out of the water
and earned spots at the Na"onal SeaPerch Challenge in Baton Rouge, LA on May 20-21. The teams were
coached by Page Middle School (Gloucester, VA) teachers Sherry Rollins (MAMEA Member & 2012 Classroom
Teacher of the Year), Ruth Manifold, Shanna Merri* and Rust West. About 140 teams will compete in High
School & Middle School divisions at Na"onals. The opportunity to engage and succeed in STEM ac"vi"es like
SeaPerch can be a transforma"ve experience for our kids and open up doors and possibili"es that they may
never have otherwise.
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State Representa(ve Reports
Mini Conference Report
Thank you to the 13 teachers that a*ended the Virginia
State Mini Event held on April 30th on the Eastern Shore
of Virginia. Teachers spent the day inves"ga"ng the
coastal habitats and observing local flora and fauna. The
trip began at the Virginia Ins"tute of Marine Science’s
Eastern Shore Laboratory campus in Wachapreague, VA,
where teachers boarded a Carolina Skiff. In addi"on to
trawling, we spent "me observing pris"ne barrier island Cedar Island. The day was focused on exploring and
bringing back memories and experiences to share with our students A highlight of the trip was catching and
observing sea urchins and squid in April! Thank you again to all that a*ended this fun event!
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MAMEA Grants
Planning ahead for the 2016/17 school year? Have a great idea for an educa(onal project
next year? Need funding??
A MAMEA grant may be just what you need! You can get your next educa"onal project off the drawing
board and into reality, engaging students or fellow educators. Get into the upcoming cycle of MAMEA
Educa"onal Project grants – proposals are due September 15!
Two grants, for up to $1,000 each, are available annually: One for formal educators (classrooms, K-16); and
one for informal educators (museum, aquarium, zoo, science center, government agency staff). Projects
must focus on marine or aqua"c topics.
To be eligible, applicants must be current MAMEA members with at least one year’s membership. To be
compe""ve, projects should meet the program structure described on the MAMEA Grants page at
www.mamea.org/minigrant.html. To read about projects that have received MAMEA support in the past,
see www.mamea.org/pastgrants.html.
Visit the Grants page on the MAMEA website for the grant applica"on form, as well as important details
about the applica"on process and grantee responsibili"es. Or, contact the Grants Commi*ee Chair, Carol
Hopper Brill at chopper@vims.edu. Proposals are accepted throughout the year, but the deadline for the
2016/17 cycle is September 15, 2016. Grant awards will be announced at the MAMEA Fall Conference in
November. The funding period is 12 months, from November 1 to October 31.
MAMEA Educator Awards
This is the perfect "me to start thinking about recognizing a deserving teacher or educator with a MAMEA award! Each
year, we present two awards to educators nominated by their peers. One award honors a formal classroom teacher, K-
16. The other acknowledges an educator in an informal seUng, such as museum, aquarium or employees with
government agencies. Nomina(ons for the 2016 award submissions are due by September 15, 2016. The winners will
be announced at the conference in November. Nominate a teacher or educator you feel is deserving of recogni"on for
their work in marine educa"on. The online nomina"on form and eligibility criteria can be found at www.mamea.org/
awards.html or e-mail mcguire@vims.edu or cbateman@hcps.us with ques"ons. Nomina"ons will be accepted
between now and deadline September 15.
Also, if anyone is interested in joining the Awards Commi*ee, we are looking for members especially from states
outside of Virginia. Commitment is minimal, and this is a great commi*ee to serve on and learn more about how
MAMEA works.
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2016 NMEA Conference:
Concurrent sessions by MAMEAns & educators from our region*
Please note: This list may not be complete. We apologize for anyone we missed!
TUESDAY, JUNE 28
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29
Room Title & Presenter
Session 1: 10:00-10:45 am
Oceans 3 NMEA 101
Presenter: Tami Lunsford
Session 4: 2:30-3:15 pm
Oceans 10 Tacking Tricky Topics: Tips to talk to informal guests about subjects like climate change
Presenters: Kelsey Hausmann, Lori Walsh, Aly Busse, Andy Gould
Oceans 12 You're on Social Media. Now What?
Presenters: Elaine, Brewer, Lisa Tossey
Palani A Catch the Sea Grant Wave-50 Years, 33 Connec"ons
Presenters: Rosanne Fortner, Brooke Carney
Session 5: 4:00-4:45 pm
Oceans 2 Project-Based Learning in Marine Science
Presenter: Tami Lunsford
Oceans 3 Design a successful theme day for any audience
Presenters: Rachel Riesbeck, Lindsay Thomas
Room Title & Presenter
Session 2: 11:00-11:45 am
Palani B What Happens When Youth Are in Charge?
Presenters: Brieanna Smith, Maria Madero
Session 4: 3:15-4:00 pm
Palani B Making Coastal Connec"ons Through The Science House
Presenters: Patrick Curley & colleagues
Session 5: 4:15-5:00 pm
Oceans 2 Climate Change Professional Development: An idea exchange
Presenters: Chris Petrone, Sarah McGuire Nuss, Rachel Reisbeck
Room Title & Presenter
Session 1: 10:00-10:45 am
Oceans 2 Bridge DATA Ac"vity: Without an Ark
Presenter: Celia Cackowski
Session 3: 2:00-2:45 pm
Oceans 12 Exploring the dark energy biosphere, 15 seconds at a "me Presenters: Christopher Petrone, Lisa Tossey
Oceans 4 Virginia Scien"sts and Educators Alliance (VA SEA): A model for graduate student outreach
to teachers
Presenters: Sarah Nuss, Carol Hopper Brill/Lisa Lawrence
Session 4: 3:00-3:45 pm
Oceans 3 Students as Ci"zen Scien"sts: GeUng students involved in FrogWatch USA
Presenter: Andy Gould
Oceans 4 How to Start Interna"onal Eco-Travel at your ins"tu"on
Presenter: Karen Burns