President's Note
Dear NYSMEAns,
Spring has finally started to, well, spring. Need to get over the winter blues and feel energized? Attend our spring Share-A-Thon, taking place on Sunday morning (9AM - 12PM), April 28th at Mercy College, right along the mighty Hudson. Meet other educators and get a chance to experience some new activities. The event is FREE for NYSMEA members and includes free breakfast --lunch too if you stick around for our meeting following the event! Register here.  | | NYSMEAns learning at last year's Share-A-Thon |
Last year's Share-A-Thon was a lot of fun. I, for one, learned about new mapping tools, hydroponic plants, and played a game about careers in marine science. Topics on the slate for this year's event include plate tectonics, teaching the Hudson River, and adopting trout. Register today; we look forward to seeing you there. A certificate of attendance is available for professional development credit. Still interested in presenting? Contact Education Committee Chair Nordica Holochuk. Sincerely, Meg Meghan Marrero, Ed.D. NYSMEA President | |
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Attend our National Conference in Mobile, AL
 | | Some of the NYSMEA crew at the 2012 NMEA conference |
Did you know that NYSMEA is but one chapter of the
National Marine Educators Association? This year's conference will be held in Mobile, Alabama. Early Bird registration ends 4/29, so learn more today!
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Another Successful NSF Noyce Symposium at Dowling College
 | | NYSMEA Vice President Dr. Dale Stanley talks with high school students about their research at the Noyce Symposium |
Co-sponsored by NYSMEA, Dowling College recently held an inspiring event, in which high school students presented their original research.
NYSMEA members are always encouraged to participate with their students or assist as judges. Want more information? Contact Lou.
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Become a Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher!
NY Sea Grant is presently seeking pairs of teachers from each of the following grade level subsets: K-8 and 9-12. Each grade level specific pair will work together to plan and execute a professional development session for their peers. There is funding for each pair to provide an outdoor component as part of the session.
Each teacher will receive a stipend ($25.00/hour for 40 hours = $1,000 stipend per teacher) and lots of Long Island Sound resources for you and your classroom!
How to apply:
Email a 2-3 paragraph statement describing (1) why you would like to be a LIS Mentor teacher and (2) your ideas for the one-day workshop that you would like to conduct to Amy Boyajian by Monday, April 29, 2013. Please remember to include this information: your name, phone number, email, school, and the grade level that you teach.
Dates and locations for the LISMT professional development workshop will be determined by the teachers selected. For more information, please visit our web page.
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NYSMEA meetup at SciCafe
On the first Weds of each month, the American Museum of Natural History hosts a SciCafe with guest speakers! Join NYSMEA members for cocktails, cutting-edge science, and conversation at this popular after-hours series. Get the details about the speakers here and email Lisa for more info.
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Strandline (n): the high water mark; the area at the top of a beach where debris is deposited.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
NYSMEA Share-A-Thon Sunday April 28th. Email Nordica for more information.
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NEW POSTS ON OUR WEB SITE! | |
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DID YOU KNOW? NYSMEA Updates its website every month, so be sure to visit the links below for new Web postings! | |
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Join NYSMEA!
NYSMEA holds an annual conference, periodic meetings, lectures, workshops, field trips, and boat trips. Learn a lot, have a great time and meet some talented, energized educators with a passion for water, just like yours! Not a member?
Click here and join only $20 a year. Expiring April members can renew now on the NYSMEA website. We look forward to hearing from you soon. | |
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