Saturday, October 29, 2011: 3:15 PM-4:45 PM
Room A3 (San Jose Convention Center)
Chairs:
Liesl Hotaling, MS, Director of Education, Eidos Education
,
Corey Garza, PhD, Assistant Professor, California State University, Monterey Bay
and
Gail Scowcroft, MS, Associate Director, University of Rhode Island
Description: A panel of ocean scientists will present perspectives on higher education and careers in ocean sciences, particularly as they pertain to growing challenges facing society. The workshop will include formal presentations and an interactive question-and-answer session. Speakers will address how diversity promotes innovation with specific examples.