Two Different Conferences in Marine Science for High-School Students and Teachers, Mar. 4 and Mar. 9 & 16

  • A free conference for high-school students, Oceanic Exploration and Career Opportunities in the Marine Sciences, will be held 9AM-Noon on March 4 at the Double Tree Hotel and Conference Center in Danvers.   Teachers should register themselves and students by February 14 by sending school name, phone number, email address, and attendees’ names and grade levels to George Buckley at gbuckley@fas.harvard.edu or 617-998-8597.
  • The 2016 High School Marine Science Symposium, hosted by the Massachusetts Marine Educators, brings local marine science experts, high school students, and their teachers together for hands-on workshops and a keynote lecture.  It’s offered twice:   March 9 at Northeastern University in Boston and March 16 at Salem State University in Salem. The cost of $13 per student (free for teachers and chaperones) includes a morning snack and lunch. Register online.