Friday, November 7, 2008

Boston University

Join 200 ocean scientists, educators, and policymakers as we exchange stories with colleagues, network with new partners, and learn how valuable Ocean Literacy can be to learning about our changing climate. 

Keynote speech by

Dr. Kerry Emanuel

Program in Atmospheres, Oceans, and Climate at MIT

In May 2006 Dr. Emanuel was named one of Time magazine's "People Who Shape Our World" for his work connecting increasingly severe weather with a warmer ocean.

 Concurrent Sessions

• Connecting Ocean Literacy and climate
• Ocean & climate science education in New England classrooms
• Fostering Ocean Literacy among the public
• Teaching tools for formal and informal audiences

Joint Session

• Panel discussion:  employment in a world with a changing climate, and the job market for an ocean-literate workforce. 

Registration fee:  $20 if you register by September 26th

$30 after September 26th

Registration closes  October 24th

Attendee Registration Form

Exhibits

We seek exhibitors – businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies – who want to meet new customers, clients, and partners.

Exhibit fee (including two attendee registration):

  $100 for-profit; $50 non-profit/agency

Exhibitor registration closes October 6th  

Exhibitor Registration Form

For more information, contact:

CatherineCramer[at]comcast.net