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May20th‐22nd,2011MarineScienceResearchInstitute

JacksonvilleUniversity

AnnualConferenceProgram

ConferenceAt–A–GlanceThursday,May19th

4:00 PM Conference Commi ee Mee ng– Hampton Inn Board Room

5:00 ‐ 8:00 PM Registra on Open ‐ Hampton Inn Board Room

Friday,May20th

7:30 AM ‐ 5:00 PM Registra on Open ‐ Hampton Inn Board Room

6:30 AM ‐ 10:00 AM Con nental Breakfast– Hampton Inn

7:30 AM ‐ 5:00 PM Full and 1/2 Day Workshops and Field Trips ‐Transporta on on your own.

4:00 ‐ 6:00 PM Exhibitors Staging ‐ Marine Science Research Ins tute (MSRI) at Jacksonville University (JU)

6:00 ‐ 9:00 PM Conference Opening and Lowcountry Boil at the MSRI at Jacksonville University

7:30 ‐ 9:00 PM Opening Speakers, Dr. Dan McCarthy, Director, Marine Science Program, JU

Dr. Jim Gelscleichter, Associate Professor, University of North Florida

Saturday,May21st *All programs and sessions are at Jacksonville University 7:00 ‐ 9:00 AM Exhibitor set‐up ‐ MSRI at Jacksonville University

7:30 ‐ 12:00 PM Registra on Open ‐ MSRI Lobby at Jacksonville University

9:00 ‐ 10:00 AM Opening Session & Strategic Planning Update

9:00 AM ‐ 4:30 PM Exhibit Hall Open

10:10 AM ‐ 12:00 PM Concurrent Sessions 1 & 2

12:00 ‐ 1:00 PM Lunch and Regional Mee ngs (Look for Region Signs)

12:00 ‐ 5:15 PM Silent Auc on

1:00 ‐ 1:30 PM Commi ee Mee ngs

1:40 ‐ 3:30 PM Concurrent Session 3 & 4

3:30 ‐ 4:00 PM Cookie & Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall

4:00 ‐ 4:50 PM Concurrent Sessions 5

4:30 PM Deadline to Submit Elec on Ballots

Exhibit Hall Breakdown

5:15 PM Silent Auc on Closes

6:15 PM Buses Depart Hampton Inn for the Jacksonville Zoo

7:15 ‐ 11:00 PM Banquet, Annual Mee ng & Keynote at the Jacksonville Zoo’s Range of the Jaguar

Keynote Speaker, Mr. Billy Hurley, Chief Animal Officer and Vice President, Husbandry, The Georgia Aquarium

Sunday,May22nd8:30 ‐ 10:00 AM FMSEA/FWC Collec ng Cer fica on Facilitators Mee ng– Hampton Inn Board Room

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Board Mee ng– Hampton Inn Board Room

*** The conference hotel, the Hampton Inn, is about 5 miles from the Marine Science Research Ins tute at Jacksonville University. In an effort to promote sustainability, car‐pooling to and from the hotel is encouraged. Transporta on will be provided to the Jacksonville Zoo for the banquet, annual mee ng and keynote speaker.

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WelcometoJacksonville!The conference sites include the Hampton Inn‐ East Regency for Conference registra on

and check‐in on Thursday and Friday, the Marine Science Research Ins tute at Jacksonville University, and the Jacksonville Zoo Saturday night. The theme this year a empts to “bridge” the aqua c and marine worlds we know

and love.

ImportantConferenceInformation

Your namebadgeis required for entry into concurrent session, exhibit areas and other conference‐related ac vi es. Please wear it at all conference events.

Electionballotsare included in each registra on packet. Please be sure to turn your ballot in by 4:30 PM on Saturday. Elec on results will be announced at the banquet Saturday evening. Auctionitemsmay be dropped off at the registra on table. If you haven’t already done so, please be sure to submit a dona on form with your auc on item(s). All items must be received by 10 AM on Saturday. Looking to get more involved with FMSEA? Joinacommittee!Commi ee Descrip ons can be found on pages 15‐16,

so find one that suits your interests and talents and be sure to a end the mee ng on Saturday at 1:00 PM. Mee ng loca ons will be announced that morning.

The ResearchTrackcon nues! The microscope designates a presenta on on current marine science topics. Wireless internetaccessis available at the Hampton Inn, however, there is no access at Jacksonville University. FMSEA is on Twitter!We’ll be pos ng new developments, logis cal tweaks, and helpful ps to help you make the

most of your conference experience. Follow our micro‐blog all weekend and you won’t miss out on a moment! Follow us at h p://twi er.com/fmsea, and be sure to enable your mobile updates! Questions?FMSEA Board Members and Conference Commi ee Members are wearing colored ribbons on their nametags. If you have any ques ons or concerns throughout the conference, please don’t hesitate to ask!

The FloridaMarineScienceEducatorsAssociation(FMSEA) is a chapter of NMEA and provides a network for marine educators working together to coordinate and expand marine educa on, communica on and interac on. FMSEA members receive the Li oral Dri , a quarterly newsle er which

contains informa on on educa onal workshops and conferences, teaching aids and resources, regional news and other ar cles of interest. In addi on, FMSEA sponsors an annual Student Project Award for

elementary, middle, and high school students and offers scholarships to teachers to help them con nue their professional development. In conjunc on with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva on

Commission, FMSEA hosts Marine/Aqua c Collec ng Cer fica on Workshops throughout the state.

VisitFMSEAonlineatwww.fmsea.org.

FMSEA2011–FromRivertoSea


ConferenceRegistrationConference registra on will open at the conference hotel, the Hampton Inn East Regency, from 5 to 8 PM on Thursday, May 19th. Registra on is required for par cipa on in all conference ac vi es. Par cipants must check‐in prior to departure on Friday’s conference fieldtrips and workshops. A. Thursday 5:00–8:00PM Loca on: Hampton Inn‐East Regency Board Room B.Friday 7:30AM–5:00PMLoca on: Hampton Inn‐East Regency Board Room C.Saturday 7:30AM–12:00PMLoca on: First Floor Lobby, Marine Science Research Ins tute at Jacksonville University Lobby

FridayWorkshopsFWC– FMSEA Educators Aqua c Species Collec on Workshop par cipants must check in at the Registra on Table at the Hampton Inn Board Room. Transporta on is on your own. Carpooling opportuni es and direc ons to Jacksonville University will be provided upon checking in. Pre‐registra on is required. A. EducatorsAquaticSpeciesCollectionCerti ication 9:00AM‐12:00PM Loca on: Room MSRI 244, Marine Science Research Ins tute, Jacksonville University

FieldTripsField Trip par cipants must check in at the Registra on Table at the Hampton Inn Board Room. Transporta on is on your own. Carpooling opportuni es and direc ons to all loca ons will be posted at the registra on table in the Hampton Inn Lobby. Pre‐registra on is required. Select trips (Noted Below) include a box lunch and beverage. A. StudentBasedMarineFieldActivities 8:00AM‐2:00PM(includeslunch)

B. JacksonvilleZoo 9:00AM‐3:00PM

C. KingsleyPlantationKayakPaddle 10:00AM‐3:30PM

(includeslunch) D. ShrimpingDemonstrationandNatureWatchBoatTour 8:00AM‐12:00PME. GuanaTolomatoMatanzasNationalEstuarineResearchReserve EnvironmentalEducationCenterTour 8:00AM‐12:00PM

F. MarinelandTouchandFeedDolphinInteraction 12:15‐5:00PM

G. BeachWalkatLittleTalbotIslandStatePark 1:15‐4:45PM

H. SegwayExplorationonFt.GeorgeIsland:A“RealFlorida”Tour1:30‐4:15PM


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FridayEveningSchedule6:00‐9:00PM LowcountryBoilandFMSEASocial MarineScienceResearchInstituteatJacksonvilleUniversity

Conference a endees are invited to relax with FMSEA friends, old and new at the LowcountryBoil!Come mingle with your colleagues on the Observa on Deck overlooking the shores of the St. Johns River while ea ng some excellent seafood. A cash bar will also be available. A er ea ng dinner, we will have two excellent speakers open the conference.

Dr.DanMcCarthy, Director of the Marine Science Program and Professor at Jacksonville University (JU) will welcome par cipants to the new state‐of‐the‐art Marine Science Research Ins tute (MSRI) at JU and talk about how our host facility came to be. This mul use facility serves homes to more than the typical college building as it houses governmental and academic researchers, an advocacy group and college classrooms.

Dr.JimGelscleichter, Associate Professor at the University of North Florida will close the evening sharing a talk en tled “Fish and Oil Don’t Mix: Investigating the Impacts of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on Fishes.”

This will be a great kick‐off to what is sure to be a fabulous array of sessions and science on Saturday.

SaturdayScheduleatJacksonvilleUniversity7:00‐9:00AM ExhibitorSet‐upContinuedMarineScienceResearchInstitute(MSRI),Jacksonville

University(JU)7:30AM‐12:00PM RegistrationOpen‐Lobby,MSRIatJU9:00‐10:00AM OpeningGeneralSessionandFMSEAStrategicPlanUpdateResearchBay,MSRI

10:00AM‐4:30PM ExhibitHallOpen10:10AM‐12:00PM ConcurrentSessions1&2throughoutMSRIConcurrentSession110:10‐11:00 NearShoreHardBottomsAlongEastCoastofFlorida

Dr. Dan McCarthy ● Jacksonville University Room 244● RT ManateesinNortheastFlorida Dr. Gerry Pinto ● Jacksonville University Room 244● RT

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Audience Key

G - General

N - Non-Formal

E - Elementary

M - Middle School

H - High School

P - Post Secondary

RT– Research Track


There'saManateeinmyClassroom! Dr. Maia McGuire● Florida Sea Grant Room 243● E,G,N

Learn about an 18-lesson manatee curriculum designed by University of Florida faculty to address science, language arts, math and social studies Sunshine State Standards for third grade. Find out how to download all of the materials for FREE and see demonstrations of selected activities! Also learn about other

manatee-related curriculum ideas for K-5th grades.

Introducing COSEE Florida Ms. Laura Diederick ● Smithsonian Marine Sta on at Fort Pierce Pre‐College Room● G, N,E,M,H,P

In 2010, a collaboration of research and education institutions on Florida’s East Coast joined the national Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE) network. The goal of COSEE Florida is to engage ocean scientists, educators and the general public in a wide range of activities designed to improve ocean literacy both regionally and nationally. COSEE aims to spark and nurture collaborations among scientists and educators to advance ocean discovery and make known the vital role of the ocean in our lives. Come learn about the initiatives of COSEE Florida and the resulting opportunities available to educators throughout the state.

ConcurrentSession211:10AM‐12:00PM IntegratingtheGuanaTolomatoMatanzasNationalEstuarine ResearchReserve‘sResearch,Education,andStewardship Programs Mr. Michael Shirley● Florida Department of Environmental Protec on Room 244● RT

SeaTurtles;TrialsandTrends Mrs. Angie Golubovich and Ms. Beth O’Connor● Guana Tolomato Matanzas Na onal Estuarine Research Reserve Room 244● RT

Join GTM National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM NERR) staff on an educational journey to learn about nesting sea turtles of Northeast Florida. The presentation will highlight data and trends recorded at beaches under the management of the GTM NERR.

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G - General

N - Non-Formal

E - Elementary

M - Middle School

H - High School

P - Post Secondary



MarineInvestigation...GettingtotheBottomofOurOceans Ms. Valerie Gaynor● Jensen Beach High School Room 243● G,N

Explore ques ons about marine organism behavior, adapta ons, and lifestyles... The classroom will come alive with inquiry based ac vi es and

students will answer their own ques ons about our oceans. Teachers will receive innova ve and inexpensive ideas and ac vi es that can be applied directly into the classroom.

ServingDeservingYouth:PartII Mrs. Tris n Ware ● The Florida Aquarium Dolphin Conference Room● E

The Florida Aquarium and Sulphur Springs Elementary School in Tampa, FL have joined forces to build an integrated learning community while providing

educa onal opportuni es that increase student success. Through a con nued grant from JP Morgan Chase, The Florida Aquarium is in its second year of providing assistance with professional development opportuni es for staff and field trips for students. At this session you will learn about the process and

receive examples of some of the lessons. BringtheBeachtoYourClassroomwithaSandBank Mrs. Carol Ma hews ● The Bolles School Pre‐College Room● H

Learn to build a sand bank for your classroom and compare "sand-wiches" from around the world. Participants will take home an exotic sand sample and ideas for labs that enhance units on the oceans' sandy beach communities.

12:00–5:00PM SilentAuctionRiversideRoomatMSRI Auc on proceeds support FMSEA educators through scholarships to a end

conferences and professional development workshops. Dona ons will be accepted at the Registra on Table un l 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 21st. 12:00–1:00PM LunchandRegionalMeetingsthroughoutMSRI(LookforRegionalSigns) PickupyourboxlunchfromtheObservationDeckandthenenjoy lunch with other

members from your region.1:00‐1:30PM FMSEACommitteeMeetingsthroughoutMSRI(LookforRegionalSigns) Want to get more involved with FMSEA? Come find out more about our various commi ees at these informa onal mee ngs. Commi ee Descrip ons on pages 1:40‐3:30PM ConcurrentSessions3&4throughoutMSRIConcurrentSession3 1:40‐2:30 UniversityofNorthFlorida‐GuanaTolomatoMatanzasNationalEstuarine ResearchReservePartnershipProjects Dr. Pat Welsh ● University of North Florida Room 244● RT

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UsingBiomarkerAnalysistoDetectLowOxygenExposureinanEstuarineFishMr.Mason Smith● University of North Florida Room 244● RT PiratestoPreserves:UnderwaterArchaeologyintheClassroom Mr. Jason Moser, Ms. Cassandra (Rae) Harper and Amber Gra ‐Weiss ● Florida Public

Archaeology Network Room 243● G,N,E,M,H,P

From ancient shipwrecks to prehistoric shell mounds, mari me archaeology provides opportuni es to engage students in a variety of related sciences including

oceanography, estuarine studies, and climate studies. The Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) works with teachers to provide ac vi es that promote Florida’s

archaeological heritage and a broader understanding of the marine sciences. This presenta on will provide an overview of mari me archaeology and suggest some methods for integra ng it into a broader marine science curriculum.

RiverviewHighSchool’sAquascienceAcademy Ms. Katrin Rudge, Mrs. Diane Basse , Ms. Jada Thompson, and Ms. Norine Eckstrom●

Riverview High School Schultz Conference Room● G,H Riverview High School’s Aquascience Academy (Part 3): Look How Far We’ve

Come, But We S ll Have So Much More to Achieve. Come Share Ideas With Us! EducatorsAquaticSpeciesCollectingWorkshop FMSEA Member Facilitators ● FMSEA Pre‐College Room● G, N,E,M,H, P This workshop highlights both the benefits and the alterna ves to the collec on of

aqua c species for use in the classroom. Collec on methods, minimum impact techniques, and associated condi ons and restric ons will be discussed. Learn about

available resources and related ac vi es, too. Par cipants will be eligible to receive a 3‐year collec on cer fica on from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva on

Commission or renew their cer ficates. ***Please note this is a double session that lasts until 3:30PM.

ConcurrentSession4 2:40‐3:30 CurrentResearchatFWCC’sJacksonvilleFieldLabforFisheries IndependentMonitoring Mr. Tony DiGirolamo● Fish and Wildlife Research Ins tute, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva on Commission Room 244● RT

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G - General

N - Non-Formal

E - Elementary

M - Middle School

H - High School

P - Post Secondary



GettingStudents"Hooked"onMarineScience Ms. Valerie Gaynor● Jensen Beach High School Room 243● G,N "Shark Week" is just around the corner....use this “hook” it to your advantage and get

students interested in saving our finned friends. This session will help you learn how to develop a week dedicated to our oceans at your school. There will be unique ways of having students differen ated their own instruc on and become the leaders at your school. This session will also include materials to take back to your classroom and teach ocean ecology.

WhatTeachersWant:TeacherPreferencesforK‐5Pre‐VisitFieldTrip Activities Ms. Cristin Ryan● Smithsonian Marine Sta on at Fort Pierce Dolphin Conference Room● N,E,M,H,P Cristin is a marine biology educator pursuing an M.S. in Science Education in

Free-Choice Learning at Oregon State University. This session will discuss findings from Cristin’s final Master’s project including results from more than

40 K-5 teacher interviews and surveys on teachers’ field trip planning processes and pre-visit activity preferences.

3:30‐4:00PM Cookie&CoffeeBreakonMSRIObservationDeck The Cookie & Coffee Break will allow par cipants the opportunity to stretch, grab a

beverage and something sweet while visi ng the Exhibitors and the Silent Auc on in the Riverside Room.

4:00–4:50PM ConcurrentSessions5throughoutMSRI

ConcurrentSession5 4:00‐4:50PM BottlenoseDolphinsintheLowerSt.JohnsRiver‐Insightsinto SeasonalDistributionandToleranceofLowerSalinity Dr. Rose Borkowski ● Jacksonville University Room 244● RT

TheChemicalCompositionofFoamintheLowerSt.JohnsRiver Dr. Lucy Sonnenberg ● Jacksonville University Room 244● RT

HowPublicScienceEventsCanHelpCreateNewConnectionsin YourCommunitytoScienceandtheOcean Mr. Jim Wharton ● Mote Marine Laboratory Room 243●

Fresh from the inaugural International Public Science Events Conference, this

panel will discuss the great potential for Science Cafes and Science Festivals to connect the public to the ocean, ocean science, and ocean science researchers. With input from two national networks connecting the Science Café and Science Festival movements, we will introduce these events and provide real-world

examples and lessons learned from two successful examples, the St. Petersburg Science Festival and the Mote Science Cafés.

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G - General

N - Non-Formal

E - Elementary

M - Middle School

H - High School

P - Post Secondary



Modi icationofMarineScienceEducationtoMeettheNeedsof GiftedLearners Dr. Melissa Demetrikopoulos, L. Morris, W. Thompson● Ins tute for Biomedical Philosophy, J. Pecore, ● Temple University Schultz Conference Room● N,E,M,H,P This session will present our general approach to mee ng the needs of gi ed learners including modifica on of marine science hands on lessons. The focus is on scien fic process and facilita ng students to adopt habits of successful scien sts. These habits include, proper use of animal subjects, asking the right

ques ons, and proper experimental design. Par cipants will set up an experiment exploring the effects of pollu on on early development of an invertebrate organism (brine shrimp).

AliensAmongUs!?!Non‐nativeMarineandEstuarineSpeciesof CoastalNortheastFlorida Ms. Heather McCarthy ● Northeast Florida Aqua c Preserves, Florida Department of Environmental Protec on’s Office of Coastal & Aqua c Managed Areas Pre‐College Room● G, N,E,M,H, P Non‐na ve species are plants or animals that are not na ve to a par cular area, and they can be a major threat to aqua c habitats and biodiversity. Almost half of the na ve species in America are endangered because of invasive species. This presenta on analyzes ships’ ballast water as a transport vector and explores current research on the introduc on, distribu on, and impacts of prominent non‐na ve marine and estuarine species established in the coastal waters of Northeast Florida. 4:30PM ExhibitorHallClosesandBreakdownBegins DeadlinetoSubmitFMSEAElectionBallots5:00PM SilentAuctionEndsRiversideRoomatMSRI Par cipants should finalize all auc on winnings at this me.


Intended

Audience Key

G - General

N - Non-Formal

E - Elementary

M - Middle School

H - High School

P - Post Secondary


SaturdayEveningSchedule6:00‐6:15PM Transporta on to the Jacksonville Zoo Buses will transport conference par cipants from the Hampton Inn East Regency to

Jacksonville Zoo for the Banquet, Annual Mee ng and Evening Keynote Speaker. All buses will leave Promptly at 6:15PM. Par cipants can drive on their own but will not be allowed into the Zoo un l 7:15 PM.

7:15‐10:30PM Banquet,AnnualMeetingandEveningKeynoteSpeaker. As guests make their way back to the Range of the Jaguar, they will be surrounded by Amazonian fish, birds, jaguars, snakes and many other exci ng animals while taking in live music from the Jacksonville band, The Ride.

A endees will get the chance to explore the award winning exhibit as the sun sets. The annual business mee ng will take place while you enjoy a buffet dinner under

the stars before hearing Keynote speaker Billy Hurley, the Chief Animal Officer and Senior Vice President of Zoological Opera ons for the Georgia Aquarium shares his experiences with marine animals and zoos and aquaria.

10:45 PM Buses depart Jacksonville Zoo for the Hampton Inn

SundayMorningSchedule8:30–10:0AM FMSEA/FWCCollectingCerti icationFacilitatorsTraining/Meeting Loca on: Hampton Inn Board Room 10:30AM–12:00PM BoardMeeting Loca on: Hampton Inn Board Room


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KeynoteSpeakersFridayNight DanielMcCarthy,Ph.D.,JacksonvilleUniversityDr. McCarthy is an Associate Professor of Biology and Marine Science at Jacksonville University (JU). He is the Director of the JU Marine Science Program and a Research Associate with the Smithsonian Ins tu on in Washington, D.C. His research interests lie in the areas of marine benthic ecology, nearshore reef ecology, and the reproduc on and life‐history ecology of marine invertebrates and the biology of sabellariid polychaetes, poriferans and echinoderms. He has inves gated a number of seasonal ecological interac ons involving invertebrate, fish, and algal species found within estuarine and marine habitats throughout Florida. He has conducted marine research abroad in the Bahamas and Caribbean Islands, Pacific Ocean, and a number of loca ons in Europe.

JimGelsleichter,Ph.D.,UniversityofNorthFlorida Dr. Gelsleichter is an Associate Professor of Biology and Marine Science at the University of North Florida (UNF). His research interests lie in the physiological factors that regulate development and reproduc on in aqua c vertebrates with special emphasis on the endocrine system. He has also conduct research on the effects that environmental pollu on may have on these essen al processes. The overall goals of Dr. Gelsleichter’s research programs are to determine how reproduc ve adapta ons contribute to the growth and stability of aqua c vertebrate popula ons, and how altera ons in the reproduc ve biology of aqua c vertebrates caused by environmental contaminants can lead to popula on decline. He has focused the majority of his research on sharks and rays, fishes that have received far less a en on in the fields of endocrinology and ecotoxicology than most other vertebrate groups. At UNF, Dr. Gelsleichter has focused his a en on on three areas of research: (1)Iden fica on of Shark Essen al Fish Habitat in Northeast Florida Waters; (2) Pollutant Exposure & Effects in Sharks and Rays on the U.S. East Coast; and (3) Reproduc on in sharks and other aqua c vertebrates.

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BillyHurley,GeorgiaAquariumAs Chief Animal Officer and Senior Vice President of Zoological Opera ons, Billy Hurley leads all Zoological Opera ons at Georgia Aquarium and is responsible for the en re animal training sector of the AT&T Dolphin Tales expansion project at Georgia Aquarium. Hurley holds a bachelor’s degree in Marine Environmental Biology from Auburn University. He went on to become the General Manager of Dolphin Quest, located in Hawaii, before being promoted to Director of Husbandry and Training. Billy Hurley joined Georgia Aquarium from Marineland’s Dolphin Conserva on Center, where he served as General Manager and Vice President of Animal Management. Hurley is heavily involved with the Interna onal Marine Animal Trainer’s Associa on (IMATA) as the former President. Hurley is the current Director at Large and Accredita on Commission Chair for the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA). Hurley has released several posters, papers and presenta ons, which focus primarily on mammal care and training.


PresenterBiographies Diane Bassett is a 25-year teaching veteran. She is a past-president of FMSEA, Aquatic Collecting Facilitator, and serves on the

Conference Committee. Diane teaches both Honors Marine and Regular level Marine Science at Riverview High School in

Sarasota, Florida.

Dr. Melissa Demetrikopoulos collaborates with informal science settings, universities, colleges and pre-college educational

institutions nationwide and is interested in partnership formation between the informal science community, formal science

educators from Pre-K through post-docs, and working scientists. She conducts workshops for teachers and university faculty and

camps for gifted students.

In her over ten years as an informal science educator, Laura Diederick has presented to national and international audiences.

As the Education Specialist of the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce, she works closely with Smithsonian researchers to

disseminate their work to diverse audiences in meaningful ways. Her work with COSEE Florida as the Informal Education Manager

has expanded these efforts to a statewide audience via inter-organizational collaborations.

Norine Eckstrom has 18 years of teaching experience in Seminole and Sarasota Counties, Florida. She has taught AP

Environmental Science, Chemistry and AP Biology.

Valerie Gaynor is Jensen Beach High School's current Teacher of the Year and has a MS in Biology. As an avid diver and marine

conservationist, she brings the ocean into the classroom with her underwater videos and photography.

Amber Grafft-Weiss is the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) Outreach Coordinator for the Northeast Region

(St. Augustine). Amber spent three years working in the City of St. Augustine’s Archaeology Division, managing records and

assisting in site excavation and artifact analysis.

Cassandra (Rae) Harper is the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) Outreach Coordinator for the West Central Region

(Tampa). Rae is very passionate about working with educators to incorporate archaeological and anthropological concepts into their

classrooms.

Carol Matthews, a local environmental activist, has taught Marine Biology for 25 years at the Bolles School in Jacksonville. She is

the author of three nationally published lab manuals including the 2010 Texty Award-winning lab manual for high school science.

Heather McCarthy is Education/Outreach Coordinator for the Northeast Florida Aquatic Preserves, Florida Department of

Environmental Protection’s Office of Coastal & Aquatic Managed Areas. She earned a Master of Environmental Management from

Duke University studying ballast water and authored the book Sandhills, Swamps & Sea Islands: Environmental Guidebook to

Northeast Florida.


Maia McGuire has the Sea Grant Extension Agent for northeast Florida. Her education programs target environmental education,

invasive species and climate change. A former marine researcher and classroom teacher, Maia has been an informal educator for the

past ten years.

Jason Moser is the Outreach Coordinator for the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN), Central Region (Crystal River). He

has almost 20 years of experience in mid-Atlantic and Southeastern Archaeology.

After receiving her degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Arizona, Cristin Ryan worked in seasonal

outdoor and environmental education positions in Washington State, the Georgia coast, and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Cristin

relocated to Florida after accepting a position as a Marine Science Instructor at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution in

Fort Pierce and joined the Smithsonian Marine Station in late 2006.

Jim Wharton is the Vice President for Education at Mote Marine Laboratory. He is currently serving as a Director on the NMEA

Board. Jim is a past President of FMSEA, moderates the FMSEA Listserv, and is the organizer of the Mote Science Cafe.

Katrin Rudge’s professional experiences include a research assistantship with the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

(SERC), establishing her own business Chesapeake Workshops Unlimited. After moving to Sarasota, she has been teaching Honors

Marine Science at Riverview High School for the past 6 years and has been the driving force, along with the Aquascience “team,”

behind the establishment of the Aquascience Academy at Riverview.

Jada Thompson is a 4th year Agriscience/Aquascience teacher. She is also the Advisor for the Sarasota Riverview FFA

chapter. Jada is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Agriculture Education and Communication and holds a

degree in Veterinary Technology from St. Pete College.


FMSEACommitteeDescriptions

ConferenceCommitteeCommi ee Chair – Past‐President‐ Jeremy Lake, [email protected] The Conference Commi ee is responsible for the planning and implementa on of FMSEA’s annual statewide conference.

DevelopmentCommitteeCommi ee Chair‐ TBD The Development Commi ee is primarily responsible for the development of a long‐range fundraising plan to include corporate/founda on/individual dona ons. The Development Commi ee informs the Board of ex‐is ng grant funding for FMSEA ac vi es. The Development Commi ee also encourages Regional Directors and members to make known regional and statewide funding opportuni es for aqua c educa on programs known to FMSEA and its members. Responsibili es of the Development Commi ee include:

Develop long‐range fundraising plan Iden fy target fundraising goal Develop and maintain prospec ve list of corporate/founda on/individual donors Develop and maintain recogni on of corporate/founda on/individual donors Provide list of proposals/collabora ve projects in which FMSEA has a presence Communicate “Funds/In‐kind Contribu ons" leveraged by Regional Directors and members to the Board Encourage members to make regional and state funding opportuni es for aqua c educa on programs

known to FMSEA and its Regional Directors

MarketingCommitteeCommi ee Chair‐ Lauren Tyler, [email protected] The Marke ng Commi ee is primarily responsible for developing a marke ng plan for FMSEA to promote ocean literacy. Considera on should be given to the ocean literacy messages developed by the Na onal Ma‐rine Educators Associa on (NMEA). Responsibili es of the Marke ng Commi ee include:

Development of FMSEA marke ng plan Development of unified ocean messages to be used when there are “events” i.e. injured animals, strandings or harmful algal blooms Develop a model news release about FMSEA for use locally by regions Development of FMSEA collateral material to distribute at regional mee ngs and special events i.e.

Oceans Day, FAST, NMEA


MembershipCommitteeCommi ee Chair‐ Membership Secretary‐ Mellie Lewis, [email protected] The Membership Commi ee strives to recruit and involve new and exis ng members and maintain an accu‐rate and clean FMSEA membership database. The Membership Commi ee works closely with the Marke ng Commi ee to develop collateral material to use a recruitment tool. The Membership Commi ee works close‐ly with the Development Commi ee to review and assess membership benefits. Responsibili es of the Membership Commi ee include:

Maintain an accurate and clean database Provide Regional Directors with updates at each board mee ng Review and propose enhancements to membership process i.e. ming, benefits, etc.. Recommend enhanced membership benefits to the Board. Create ways to involve members in FMSEA commi ees and ac vi es.

OutreachandAwarenessCommitteeCommi ee Chair – Laura Diederick, [email protected] The Outreach and Awareness Commi ee strives to increase awareness and apprecia on of marine and aqua c educa on in formal and non‐formal educa onal se ngs at all levels, and the role of FMSEA in facilita ng that process. Efforts generally include developing processes and materials for various publics, especially the educa on community. The Outreach Commi ee’s responsibili es include:

Compile materials developed by FMSEA members related to marine and aqua c educa on and align with the ocean literacy principles, Sunshine State Standards and Na onal Science Educa on Standards

Prepare for the next round of science curriculum review in 2012‐2013 to ensure ocean literacy principles are a strong component of the curriculum

Modify the NMEA ocean literacy presenta on for a Florida audience and offer as a workshop (using the collec on workshop as a model)

Oversee the “Enhancing Public Engagement” focus area in the NMEA Strategic Plan 2008‐2013 Look for opportuni es for collabora on with other organiza ons and report out to the Board on these

efforts Encourage Board members to par cipate in regional mee ngs by repor ng on dates during Board

mee ngs

WebsiteCommitteeCommi ee Chair – Jim Wharton, [email protected] The website commi ee works closely with the webmaster and is primarily responsible for developing a website plan for Board review and approval. Responsibili es of the Website Commi ee include

Develop website goals Iden fy type and depth of website Develop a website plan for development, implementa on and maintenance Develop website budget for Board review and approval Develop and issue RFP for website development


Exhibitors

Please visit the Exhibitors below in our Exhibit Hall, located throughout the second floor of Marine Science Research Ins tute at Jacksonville University. Exhibit Hall hours are from

6:00‐9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

2010‐2011FMSEABoard

CurrentPublishingCorporation TheGuyHarveyOceanFoundation

NewfoundHarborMarineInstituteatSeaCamp

GumboLimboNatureCenter

GuanaTolomatoMatanzasNationalEstuarineResearchReserve

UniversityOfSouthFlorida

President ‐ 2010‐11 Past President ‐ 2010‐11 Jeremy Lake Earth Force 9214 Knights Branch Street Temple Terrace, FL 33637 (813) 494‐7619 Cell [email protected] President Elect – 2010‐11 Sara Hamilton Florida Keys Electric Coopera ve PO Box 1211 Islamaroda, FL 33036 (305) 360‐7727 Cell [email protected] Secretary ‐ 2010‐12 Ann Marie Shields St. Stephens Episcopal School 315 41st Street West Bradenton, Florida 34209 (941) 746 ‐ 2121 x 115 W [email protected] Treasurer ‐ 2010‐13 Lauren Tyler The Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL 33602 (813)367‐4017 W [email protected]

Membership Secretary ‐ 2010‐12 Mellie Lewis The College of Explora on 224 2nd Road Key Largo, FL 33037 (240) 565 ‐ 9394 Cell (305) 451 ‐ 1297 Home [email protected] NMEA Representa ve 2010‐12 E. Howard Rutherford The Pier Aquarium 800 2nd Ave, NE Ste. 2001 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 803‐9799 X202 W (727)894‐1212 Fax [email protected] Newsle er Editor Laura Diederick Smithsonian Marine Sta on 701 Seaway Drive Fort Pierce, FL 34949 (772)462‐6216 W [email protected] Historian Carol Leonard 7228 Sunnybrook Blvd. Englewood, FL 34224 (941)473‐3292 H [email protected]

Webmaster Jason Robertshaw

Mote Marine Laboratory Sarasota, FL 34236

(941)388‐4441x250 W [email protected]

Panhandle ‐ 2010‐12

Rosalyn Kilcollins Apalachicola Na onal Estuarine

Research Reserve 2505 Arthurs Court Lane

Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 653 ‐ 8063 X 13 W

Rosalyn.kilcollins@ dep.state.fl.us

North ‐ 2010‐12

Hugh Adkins Crystal River Marine Sta on

12646 W Fort Island Trail Crystal River, FL 34428

(352)795‐4393 W [email protected]

Northeast ‐ 2009‐11

Terran Rosenberg Dolphin Connec on,

Hawks Cay Resort 61 Hawks Cay Blvd. Duck Key, FL 33051 (305) 289 ‐ 9975 W

terran@dolphinconnec on.org

West Central ‐ 2010‐12 Heather Segura

The Florida Aquarium 701 Channelside Drive

Tampa, FL 33602 (813)367‐4000 x4186 W [email protected]

East Central ‐ 2009‐11

Brandon Smith Riverwalk Nature Center

840 Forrest Ave Cocoa, FL 32922 (321)433‐4490 W

brandon.smith @brevardparks.com

Southeast ‐ 2009‐11 Dawn Miller‐Walker

Science Eye/ECO 18241 SW 52nd Ct

Southwest Ranches, FL 33331 (954)680‐7977 W

[email protected]

Southwest ‐ 2009‐11 Tim Oldread

Disney P.O. Box 10,000

Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 (407) 938‐2272

[email protected]


Riverside Room

Dolphin Conference

Room

MSRI 244

MSRI 243

Schultz Conference

Room

MSC 214 Pre‐College

Room Restrooms

Observa on Deck

Exhibitors


ConferenceCommitteeChair: Jeremy Lake

Concurrent Sessions: Sara Hamilton, Terran McGinnis, and Dr. Quinton White

Registra on: Mellie Lewis and Jay Walker

Hospitality: Lauren Tyler and Heather Segura

Field Trips: Kathy Russell and Lex Waters

Speakers: Tim Oldread

Silent Auc on: Brandon Smith

Exhibits: Diane Basse

Signage: Laura Diederick

Technology: Jason Robertshaw and Jay Walker

Sponsorships: E. Howard Rutherford

Food, Lodging, Transporta on, Publica ons: Jeremy Lake

A special thank you to all those who have been involved with the planning of this year’s conference!

Want to Help With Next Year’s Conference?

Contact Conference Chair Jeremy Lake at [email protected] or by calling (813) 494‐7619.

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