Press ReleaseFor Immediate Release

SOUTH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER TO EMBARK ON DEEP-SEA EXPEDITION WITH

TITANIC DISCOVERER    

 
Boise, ID  -- 05/09/2013 -- Students and educators from across the United States, including Boise's own Chris Taylor, Earth Science Teacher, South Junior High School, will embark on Dr. Robert Ballard's ship of exploration, the Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus, as it explores the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea this summer. Taylor has been selected as one of 14 JASON National Argonauts and will join the expedition from August 16-23 as the Nautilus transits from Puerto Rico to Montserrat. 

Student and educator Argonauts will join the ship's Corps of Exploration - an international team of scientists, engineers, students and educators exploring geology, biology, archaeology and chemistry-and will participate in live, interactive webcasts with shore-based audiences during the expedition. The 2013 expedition can be followed in real-time at www.nautiluslive.org www.jason.org and at the Nautilus Live Theater at Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Conn. The work of the Argonauts aboard the Nautilus will be featured through blogs, photos and live events at. Altogether, the ship will be at sea from June through August and October through November.
 

"I am honored and humbled by this selection to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime research project that will provide me with rich, rigorous and relevant educational training and instructional material that I can share not only with Boise District students but also with the Boise community," said Taylor.  "Valuable research projects such as this that emphasize Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) help educators and students alike understand the importance of STEM and how those subject areas relate to the world in which we live, work and play."

 

JASON Learning, an education partnership between National Geographic Society and Sea Research Foundation, was founded by Ballard and is an internationally acclaimed, exploration-based program that links students-inside the classroom and out-to real science and scientists through technology intensive, inquiry-based curricular experiences. Since 1990, JASON's National Argonaut program has provided hands-on, scientific field work to over 450 competitively selected students and educators worldwide, many who have gone on to pursue degrees and careers in science. National Argonauts participate in scientific research with peers and scientists and return to their communities as mentors and role models.

 

"By joining this expedition as a JASON Argonaut, Chris will serve as a role model to millions of students and educators worldwide," said Sea Research Foundation President & CEO Dr. Stephen M. Coan. "We are fortunate to have him join this year's Corps of Exploration."

 

JASON reaches 2 million students a year, and general audiences of over six million. Its programs are used in every U.S. state and in over 170 countries

 

In independent evaluations across the country, JASON Learning has been shown to:

  • Increase student interest, motivation and achievement in science, technology,    engineering and mathematics (STEM)
  • Increase student interest in and knowledge about careers in STEM
  • Increase educators science content knowledge, confidence and ability to teach science effectively  

About Sea Research Foundation   

Based in Mystic, Connecticut, Sea Research Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that operates Mystic Aquarium, Ocean Exploration Center and JASON Learning. The mission of Sea Research is to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through education, research and exploration. Sea Research receives major support from United Technologies Corporation, The Coca-Cola Company and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Learn more at www.searesearch.org.   

   

About JASON Learning

JASON Learning is a nonprofit organization that inspires students to study and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Young people and educators worldwide are connected to real science and exploration through JASON's award-winning, standards-based programming in classrooms, out-of-school programs and summer camps. JASON Learning is an education partnership of National Geographic Society and Sea Research Foundation. Learn more at www.jason.org.

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Dan Hollar

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Boise School District  

(208) 854-4064

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