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December 3, 2006
 
Join us for the Annual  Membership Dinner, Social and Lecture.
December 9th, at the Science Museum of Long Island
This year we will hear the Distinguished Speaker,
Dr. John Morrissey,
Associate Professor of Biology 
Hofstra University
speaking on
"Inner Space - The Final Frontier"
7:00 PM
 
You must call Anita Freudenthal (516 798 2545)
 by Tuesday December 5th for reservations. 
Members Free, Guests $8.00
 
Help shape the future!
Join us for the NYSMEA Board meeting at 4:00 PM at the museum
and then stay for dinner and the lecture!
Details and Directions

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Our membership begins on June 1st.  If you attended the NMEA conference your NYSMEA membership has been renewed.  Contact Bob Abrams at 516 333-7830 if you are still confused. Better yet - membership is only $15 per year if you are already a member it will be applied to next year. Go to www.NYSMEA.org/membership.htm  to join using by check or Paypal

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Educators Free Evening at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), Wednesday Dec. 6th.  Details
 
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AMNH continuing to offer online courses involving marine biology and ocean systems in 2007, including a new course on Evolution.  Developed by the American Museum of Natural History, Seminars on Science courses are challenging, engaging and fun and were developed for educators.  Visit the course website at learn.amnh.org for the syllabi, key course concepts, and free sample resources including essays and videos:

·      The Ocean System: Integrated Science (Spring 1, Spring 2)

·      The Diversity of Fishes: Classification, Anatomy and Morphology (Spring 1 semester only)

·      Sharks and Rays: Ecology, Classification and Evolution (Summer only)

·      Evolution: **NEW COURSE**

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     Spaces are still available for the American 
Meteorological Society's "DataStreme Ocean" course for the spring 
term. More information about the course is available at 
http://64.55.87.13/amsedu/DS-Ocean/Join.html and 
http://64.55.87.13/amsedu/DS-Ocean/home.html.

The course is delivered through a combination of print and online 
resources, and involves only three group meetings (20 Jan 2007, week 
of 12 Feb, and 21 Apr). There is no cost to the participants, 
including for the 3 graduate credits earned through SUNY Brockport by 
completing the program.

Anyone interested should send an e-mail to me 
<michael@earth2class.org> for more information.

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Do you want to give a great (high quality) gift for the holidays
and Help the Blue Ocean Institute at the same time -
Go to the collection

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            Watershed Education Grant Applications Available

The   Catskill  Watershed  Corporation  (CWC)  is  accepting  Watershed
Education  Grant  proposals  from  schools and non-profit organizations
serving Pre-K through 12th grade audiences and teachers in the New York
City  West-of-Hudson (WOH) Watershed and/or within the five boroughs of
New  York  City.  This  program  is offered in partnership with the NYC
Department of Environmental Protection.

Applications  and information are available at www.cwconline.org; go to
Programs, Education.

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Toyota International Teacher Program to Japan

Open to teachers of all disciplines in grades 9-12, nationwide, the Toyota International Teacher Program offers a fully-funded, 12-day professional development experience in Japan . Sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales, USA , the program will take place June 22 - July 7, 2007 and provide 40 educators with an opportunity to bring ancient and modern Japan back to their classrooms. Participants will travel through Tokyo , Nagoya , Kyoto and surrounding rural areas examining the history, education system, environment and industry of Japan . Since 1999, groups of American educators have journeyed annually to Japan to explore the country’s history, educational system, environment and technology.  They have returned with renewed commitment as teachers and with fresh ideas for sharing first hand experiences and international perspectives with their students, colleagues and communities.

To apply online, visit www.iie.org/toyota  The application deadline is January 8, 2007. 

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Marine Mammals Ashore: A Field Guide for Strandings, 2nd edition (J.R. Geraci and V.J. Lounsbury, 2005) is now available from the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Baltimore, MD. 
 The 372-page second edition features water- and tear-resistant paper, a vinyl cover, and durable plastic coil binding.  For more information or to order, please visit http://www.aqua.org/research_marinemammalsashore.html. 

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The IDEAS* Institute of Hofstra University's
School of Education and Allied Human Services Offers:
Science Teachers as Researchers:
Professional Development from the Inside Out
This workshop is designed to facilitate a process that engages teachers in their own professional development,
allowing them to seek answers to their own questions.
This workshop is appropriate for all teachers, grades 7 * 12.
When:  Saturday, January 27, Saturday, February 10 & Saturday, March 24, 2007
      9:00 a.m. * 2:00 p.m.  Participants must attend all three sessions.
About the Presenter: Dr. Janice Koch is a professor of science education in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Hofstra University.  She is also the Director of  IDEAS, an institute which fosters public understanding of science and offers cutting-edge professional development workshops in science and technology. 
Please contact
Eloise.K.Gmur@hofstra.edu  if you are interested in attending. Enrollment is limited.

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The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP).  Sponsored by
the Office of Naval Research (ONR), SEAP is an eight week summer
research opportunity at participating ONR laboratories for high school students.
Students must have completed at least grade nine, be 16 years of age for
most Laboratories, and be a U.S. citizen. A graduating senior is
eligible to apply. The stipend for the summer program is $1,500 for new students;
$1,550 for returning students. The application is currently open and
mustbe completed by January 26, 2007.  References are due by February 2, 2007.
Go to http://www.asee.org/seap for details.

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The Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education (ANJEE) seeks
Presenters, Exhibitors, Advertisers and Sponsors for its 22nd Annual
Environmental Education Conference.
Environmental Education: Bringing the Lessons Home
February 1 - 3, 2007
Princeton University
Princeton NJ
The Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education (ANJEE) is comprised
of over 400 environmental educators, naturalists, classroom teachers,
youth leaders, interpreters, administrators, business representatives
and government agency employees who are involved with environmental
education in New Jersey.
This conference is the only major gathering of such an audience in New
Jersey.  This annual gathering provides a unique opportunity to improve
environmental education, share your experience, network with colleagues
showcase programs, and reach a large, targeted audience with your
messages, insights, and products.
Please visit the ANJEE Conference website to download forms to support
this conference with your presentations, exhibits, ads and sponsorship:
*ANJEE Conference Website:  http://www.anjee.net/conference/index.html
*Call for Presenters:  http://www.anjee.net/conference/props.pdf  OR
http://www.anjee.net/conference/props.doc   (for an editable version
that can be submitted by email)
*Call for Exhibitors: http://www.anjee.net/conference/exhibit.pdf
*Call for Advertisers: http://www.anjee.net/conference/advert.pdf
*Call for Sponsors:  http://www.anjee.net/conference/sponsor.pdf
** Please share this request with anyone potentially interested in these
opportunities. **

Thank you...and see you at Princeton!

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To help students understand agricultural and biological engineering.
Enter the competition!
 See info and details at:
http://www.asabe.org/pr/asabe100comp/index.html

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 Registration Still Open, Hotel Deadline: Restore America's Estuaries 3rd National Conference
Registration is still open for the 3rd National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration in New Orleans, December 9-13.  The response to this year's Conference has been tremendous, and there is still time to join more than 1200 of the best professionals and volunteers working to restore the health and abundance of our coasts.  Register online at: www.estuaries.org/conference.  

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JOBS
Marine Education Summer Intern - Maine - Details
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JOBS
 
>Biodiversity Educator, Hudsonia Ltd.
>
>Hudsonia Ltd., a nonprofit scientific research institute, is seeking a
>biologist to fill a Biodiversity Educator position. Candidate must be
>familiar with northeastern U.S. flora and fauna, have sound knowledge
>of conservation biology concepts, have excellent writing, teaching,
>public speaking, and interpersonal skills, and have well-organized
>work habits. Candidate must have an advanced degree, or else a
>Bachelor?s degree with at least three years relevant professional
>experience. Responsibilities include developing educational materials,
>recruiting for and conducting biodiversity education programs for land
>use decision-makers, making public presentations, conducting program
>evaluation and administration, and interacting with agency partners,
>collaborators, and funding sources. Candidate must have personal
>vehicle for travel to work sites, and must be able to conduct field
>work alone on foot year-round. Experience with GIS, and with map
>analysis and air photo interpretation for predicting occurrence of
>biological resources, and knowledge of land use planning for
>conservation are preferred. Candidate must be able to work
>independently, and to work closely with other staff in a small
>organization. Hudsonia is a non-advocacy, public interest
>organization, and an Equal Opportunity Employer; minorities and women
>are encouraged to apply. Send letter, resume, three scientific or
>technical writing samples, and names and contact information for at
>least three professional or academic references to: Gretchen Stevens,
>Hudsonia Ltd., PO Box 5000, Annandale, NY 12504, or e-mail to
>stevens@bard.edu. Closing date: 15 December 2006 or when position is
>filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Applications Available for Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams Grants for High School Invention Projects
http://web.mit.edu/inventeams/  is a national grants initiative of the Lemelson-MIT Program that works to foster inventiveness among high school students. InvenTeams composed of high school students, teachers, and mentors are asked to collaboratively identify a problem that they want to solve, research the problem, and then develop a prototype invention as an in-class or extracurricular project. InvenTeams projects have spanned many fields, from assistive devices to environmental technologies and consumer goods. App licants are encouraged to consider the problems or needs of the world's poorest people (those earning $2/day) in brainstorming project ideas. http://web.mit.edu/inventeams/apply.html      http://web.mit.edu/inventeams/apply.html
Initial application deadline for 2008 InvenTeams is April 27, 2007}
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NY NJ Harbor Estuary Program  Newsletter http://www.seagrant.sunysb.edu/hep/
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Great Resource for Teachers, Parents and Kids!! http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
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JOBS JOBS

REEF (the Reef Environmental Education Foundation) seeks to hire an Office Manager at its headquarters office in Key Largo, Florida. Primary responsibilities include bookkeeping, managing the Marine Conservation Internship program, managing daily office operations, including the REEF Store, and managing membership services. The Office Manager reports directly to the Executive Director. Salary range is $30,000 - $35,000, depending on experience. Benefits include individual health coverage, 20 paid days off per year and weekly flextime. The candidate will be a highly self-motivated individual with a Bachelors degree or higher, at least 3 years professional experience and an interest in marine conservation. Experience with QuickBooks accounting software preferred. To apply, send resume, cover letter, and three letters of reference by 5pm Wednesday, December 20, 2006 to:
REEF
Attn: Executive Director
PO Box 246
Key Largo, FL 33037
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For more information, please contact REEF's Executive Director, Leda Cunningham (leda@reef.org).
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JOBS JOBS

DIRECTOR JL SCOTT MARINE EDUCATION / TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION

The Department of Coastal Sciences, Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, The University of Southern Mississippi, invites applicants for a director/tenure-track faculty position at the ASSISTANT to FULL PROFESSOR level in MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATION. The position is approximately 50% as director of the JL SCOTT MARINE EDUCATION CENTER and 50% as member of the faculty of the department of coastal sciences. Anticipated start date is summer to fall 2007.
The successful candidate will hold an earned doctorate or equivalent, in a marine-related discipline and have demonstrated a strong scholarly interest in marine science education, research and outreach. As the director of the MARINE EDUCATION CENTER , the individual will provide leadership and direction for the USM-GCRL JL Scott Marine Education Center. As a tenure-track member of the faculty of the department of coastal sciences, the successful candidate will develop a strong educational research program that includes mentoring M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students and publishing in peer-reviewed outlets.
The director will foster a vision for marine education focusing on K-12 programs, pre-college teacher professional development programs and opportunities for mature, life-long learners.  The incumbent must have a willingness to be part of the higher education community that supports development of science teacher education at the state and federal level.  The director will be able to work creatively and effectively with students, faculty, staff and other educators.  The candidate must be an excellent communicator and possess both verbal and written skills with the ability to speak publicly and give presentations. 
The successful candidate will have a record or demonstrate exceptional promise of obtaining extramural funding.  The successful candidate will be expected to maintain and expand the MEC’s nationally-recognized, externally-funded research, education and outreach programs.
The department of coastal sciences (www.usm.edu/gcrl) is located at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory campus in Ocean Springs , Miss. Coastal sciences is a research-oriented department with academic emphases on graduate studies leading to the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science degrees. 
  Please send a letter describing research and teaching interests, along with a current vita, reprints (up to four) and the names and addresses of three references to: Ms. Kalin Lloyd , Department of Coastal Sciences, The University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, 703 East Beach Blvd. , Ocean Springs , MS 39564 . Tel:  228.872.4201   Fax: 228.872.4204,    E-mail: kalin.b.lloyd@usm.edu.   Review of applications will begin December 15, 2006 and will continue until an appropriate candidate is found.
All applicants must complete an employment application form located on the University of Southern Mississippi Human Resources web site at www.usm.edu/hr.

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Subject: Sea to Shining Sea Map and Lesson Plans
The National Geographic Society and NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration have collaborated to create a new "ocean focussed" map called "From Sea to Shining Sea, Exploring America's Ocean Realms" with 3 accompanying new online lesson plans.  
You can access a PDF version of the map at the following URL:
http://nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g68/s2ssmap.pdf
To locate the online lesson plans that accompany this map, please see the following lessons:

  1. The Ocean: Our Global Connector
     http://nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g68/seatoshiningsea1.html
  2. Polar Regions: Arctic Adaptations and Global Impacts
     http://nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g68/seatoshiningsea2.html
  3. The Mariana Trench: Stewardship of the Deep Seas?
     http://nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/15/g68/seatoshiningsea3.html

In addition, we also have a limited number of paper versions of the map.  If you would like to receive a copy of this map, please send me an email at the following address:
fcava@ngs.org
Be sure to put "Request a copy of the Sea to Shining Sea map" in the subject line. 
Francesca Cava
Ocean Literacy Program Manager
National Geographic Society
735 State Street, Suite 631
Santa Barbara, CA  93101
805-218-8933 or 805- 962-2303
http://www.ngsednet.org/oceans

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Our membership begins on June 1st.  If you attended the NMEA conference your NYSMEA membership has been renewed.  Contact Bob Abrams at 516 333-7830 if you are still confused. Better yet - membership is only $15 per year if you are already a member it will be applied to next year. Go to www.NYSMEA.org/membership.htm  to join using by check or Paypal
 
 
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