Ocean Science: An Interdisciplinary Science Addressing Global To Community Issues

Friday, October 4, 2013: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
209 (Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center)
Chairs:
Liesl Hotaling, MS, Education Director, Eidos Education , Corey Garza, PhD, Assistant Professor, California State University, Monterey Bay and Gail Scowcroft, MS, Associate Director, University of Rhode Island
Presenters:
Corey Garza, PhD, Assistant Professor, California State University, Monterey Bay , Ernesto Muñoz, PhD, Associate Scientist, National Center for Atmospheric Research and Claudia Benitez-Nelson, PhD, Director, Marine Science Program, University of South Carolina

Description: A panel of ocean scientists will present perspectives on higher education and careers in ocean sciences––particularly as they pertain to exploring, 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.

Sponsored by: by the Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence