Session: Toward Full Representation in Ocean STEM: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Understanding the Role of the Oceans in Global Climate Change. (2014 SACNAS National Conference)

Thursday, October 16, 2014: 10:15 AM-11:45 AM

LACC 406AB (Los Angeles Convention Center)

Chairs:

Corey Garza, PhD, Assistant Professor, California State University, Monterey Bay , Cara Wilson, PhD, Ecologist, National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, Southwest Fisheries Science Center , Elisa Maldonado, PhD, Laboratory Manager, Harvard University and Serena Moseman-Valtierra, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Rhode Island

Description: Understanding the role of the oceans in global climate change requires engagement of the STEM disciplines for success. This session focuses on emerging science in biology, ecology, remote sensing, biogeochemistry and mathematical modeling to better understand ocean dynamics and how global change can impact marine life, habitats, and humans.

10:15 AM

Introductory Remarks

10:20 AM

Understanding the role of oceanic blue carbon in global climate change
Serena Moseman-Valtierra, PhD , Assistant Professor , University of Rhode Island

10:40 AM

From the Great Lakes to the Deep Sea: Food web dynamics in the aquatic environment
Carmen Aguilar, PhD , Associate Scientist , University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

11:00 AM

Southern right whale calf mortality at Península Valdés, Argentina: What can satellite data tell us?
Cara Wilson, PhD , Ecologist , National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, Southwest Fisheries Science Center

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