Developing a Workforce to Support a Healthy Ocean

Saturday, October 13, 2012: 3:15 PM-4:45 PM
620 (WSCC)
Chairs:
Liesl Hotaling, MS/MAT, 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 monitoring and maintaining a healthy ocean. Attendees will gain insights on forging a career path in the ocean sciences. The workshop will include presentations and a question-and-answer session.



3:15 PM
Developing a Workforce to Support a Healthy Ocean
Gretchen Hofmann, PhD , Professor , University of California, Santa Barbara
3:30 PM
Developing a Workforce to Support a Healthy Ocean
Christopher Sabine, PhD , Director, Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory , NOAA
3:45 PM
Developing a Workforce to Support a Healthy Ocean
Fritz Stahr, PhD , Manager, Seaglider Fabrication Center , University of Washington
4:00 PM
Panel Discussion