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Concurrent sessions are scheduled for Friday from 8:30-11:30 am and Saturday from 8:30-10:00 am. You will be able to choose between 5-6 concurrent sessions for each time slot. The Friday 2:30-4:30 time slot is reserved for 3 special workshops, and the Saturday 10:00-11:30 time slot is reserved for 3 concurrent panel discussion forums. You may scroll down or click here for presentation descriptions for forums and sessions, listed alphabetically by presentation title.

Friday, 2:30-4:30 - (these require pre-registration via your conference registration form)

This forum will discuss the new science standards adopted by the South Carolina Department of Education, their implementation, and the potential role of marine science activities within this framework. Panel members will include:

• Phil Astwood, Interim Director, Center for Science Education, University of South Carolina
• Paula Keener-Chavis, Director, Charleston Math & Science Hub, South Carolina Statewide Systemic Initiative
• Stan Rachelson, Director, Midlands Improving Math and Science Hub, South Carolina Statewide Systemic Initiative

This forum will explore the complex growth management and land use issues in South Carolina. Panel members will include:

• Sam Passmore, Manager of Land Use Issues for the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League
• Brad Wyche, Executive Director of Upstate Forever, and Chairman of the Board of DHEC
• Debra Hernandez, P.E. Director of Planning and Certification, SC DHEC, Ocean and Coastal Resource Management

This forum will address complex fisheries management issues from the perspective of fisheries scientists, the commercial and recreational fishing industry, and fisheries management organizations. The discussion will focus on the regulation of the swordfish and long-lining fishery, but will also cover other important fisheries issues for South Carolinians. Panel members will include:

• Kim Iverson, Public Information Officer, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
• Micah LaRoche, Chairman of South Carolina Seafood Alliance and Owner of Cherry Point Seafood
• George Sedberry, Fisheries Scientist, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division

Rick Huffman, ASLA, Landscape Architect

Aldo Leopold’s writings represent a breath of fresh air into the realm of conservation that can be read and comprehended on any level. The concepts of acquiring a land ethic value should be standard in classrooms and curricula. A walk, a sketch session, learning to read the landscape, and an interpretive writing work session about land values will be included. Participants will receive a book and sketchpad. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $20.

Dr. Leslie Sautter, Associate Professor, Dept. of Geology, College of Charleston

What is Plate Tectonics and how can you teach it in your classroom? Explore this dynamic and exciting theory with a variety of hands-on exercises using maps, puzzles and models. Play with the new and revised "3-D Plate Puzzle" and begin construction of a giant seafloor spreading model! Suitable for grades 5 to college. Participants will receive a seafloor map and packet of exercises. Pre-registration is required. Limited to 20 participants. No cost.

Witt Langstaff, Photographer and Instructor

This workshop is for beginner and intermediate photographers who want to learn some basic nature photography techniques that can be used with any type of camera equipment. Topics covered include subject selection, equipment selection, exposure and light variables, field techniques and ethical considerations. Participants will combine classroom presentations and outdoor demonstrations to improve their ability to make pictures an effective part of their presentations and teaching material. Pre-registration is required. Limited to 25 participants. No cost.

Legend for intended audience: E=elementary, M=middle school, S=secondary, C=college, P=public, A=all

Leslie Sautter

What lies at the bottom of the deep blue sea?....sediments composed primarily of shells of microscopic planktonic organisms! Learn how deep sea biogenic sediments provide information about climate change, and see how beautiful and interesting these "critters" can be! Take home a mid-ocean sediment sample to examine in your classroom. E,M,S,C

Mark Madden

The international competition called Nations in Bloom is the most prestigious environmental competition in the world. Fort Mill, SC, was the only town of its size from the U.S. to be invited to the finals held in Hamamatsu, Japan, in February of 2000. The experience brought global recognition for the town and was a tremendous learning opportunity. A

Ken Alfieri

Brief overview of successful animal and aquarium keeping for the classroom. Learn both successes and failures for captive animal care for educational purposes. E,M,S,C

Paula Keener-Chavis

The National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) encourages its Chapter Members (that’s you!) to get involved with the organization at the national level. Come learn how the organization is set up, from its 16 Chapters around the world to its 15 Committees, and learn how you can get to know some great folks and become a leader in marine education at the national level! A

Dottie Metzler

How can history fit into a backpack? Come learn about a unique self-guided curriculum for fourth-graders on the A.S.C. Greenway. This interdisciplinary curriculum takes advantage of a preserved stretch of historic Nation Ford Road, but the idea could be adapted to other sites and resources. A

Fred James

A study of the major groups of mollusks emphasizing their major biological systems. All members of the mollusks will be surveyed. Handouts, dissections, and activities will be provided. E,S,P

Ed Donovan

Participants will be introduced to two SC DNR Dichotomous Keys that can be used in an educational setting to teach the identification of the major marine and freshwater fish of South Carolina. A

Rick Huffman

Identifying landscape needs are based on community models. This ties in with landscaping, exotic pest plants pollinators, restoration, and conservation biology, threatened & endangered species. Also interactive learning tools for schools.

Al Segars

The tools used in diagnosing the ailments of our aquatic friends range from simple observations to super-sensitive polymerase chain reaction technology. Get an overview of the tools at work today and tackle several real world aquatic animal medical problems- the decisions will be up to you! A

Lena Jankowsky, Joyce Moore, and Jason Seeley

A unique hands-on approach to learning about ocean ecology while building and deploying Reef Balls, the building blocks of artificial reefs. A

Stacia Fletcher

Build a "worm-recycling center," learn about fuzzy, slimy stuff that sometimes grows on food, set-up a "take-home" experiment on sea monkey (brine shrimp) habitat, AND learn how all of theses activities involve science, standards, and the South Carolina Aquarium's new K-5 curriculum. E

Jane Quattrochi

Sea Sweepers is a free educational outreach program designed to assist in teaching students and teachers about ways to prevent marine pollution. Topics discussed in this hands-on interactive program are the effects of entanglement and ingestion of plastic items on marine animals. E,S

Ann Malys Wilson

Learn about the curriculum-based sea turtle school program at Myrtle Beach State Park. Pre and post activities, along with hands on park activities, create an exciting learning atmosphere. E

Steve Kerchner

I hope to present the shrimping industry in a positive manner from the viewpoint of a shrimper who is empathetic to the concerns of environmental educators. A

Janet Clarke and Mary Lou Jones

Examine growth management in South Carolina and participate in a hands-on activity to practice and reinforce land use principals. Participants will receive a packet of materials and activities on "smart growth." This session is encouraged as an introduction to the Smart Growth Forum. A

Colette Dryden and Holly Schneider

Participants will dissect a squid, make a squid puppet, and eat calamari. Handouts will be provided. Make, Bake, and Take! E

Karey Santos

Integrating math from NCTM exemplary curriculum and science from Living in Water, provide a challenging simulation for upper elementary and middle school students. Unit provided. E

Paula Keener-Chavis

The BRIDGE is an on-line marine science resource center developed by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science in partnership with the National Ocean Partnership Program and the National Marine Educators Association. Come aboard for this demonstration of this great site developed just for educators and learn how to navigate the vast oceans of the Internet without running aground. Free resources to all attending. A

Wendy Allen

Learn about the important role oysters play in estuaries while picking through live oyster clusters and characterizing the critters that you find. This activity provides an excellent introduction to invertebrate phyla and communities. S,C,P

Keith S. Grybowski and Susan Tyree

Our information session will present the history and importance of the grass root movement of the environmental and historic associations that have joined forces in fighting the development of Morris Island, one of South Carolina's last remaining undeveloped barrier islands. A

Rob Young and Lynn Corliss

What do you know about dolphins, right whales, and other marine mammals in our waters? We'll test your knowledge, and you can test ours! Participants will receive information packets and materials for educational activities based on SC marine mammals and current research in our state. A

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