Coastal communities are experiencing an increase in coastal flooding due to storms, king tides, and sea level rise. Educating students on these issues is not only a great science and math exercise, it increases informed-decision making on adapting to climate change-related trends. Educators from Georgia Institute of Technology created a curriculum for middle school students … Continue reading “Sea Level Rise Curriculum”
Apply today! The 2021 Data Challenge invites undergraduate students, graduate students, and early career professionals to develop a project that incorporates and analyzes buoy and/or shore station data using archived SECOORA data. There are two $3,500 prizes. Proposals are due Friday March 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM ET.
SECOORA is continuing Vembu’s legacy by sponsoring the annual Ocean Scholars Award. There will be two awards this year: an undergraduate and other (for graduate students and early career professionals), each in the amount of $1,250. The funds are to be used to support recipients’ participation in a virtual or in-person regional, national, or international meeting or conference. Proposals are due March 12, 2021, 5:00 PM ET.
SECOORA is proud to announce the winner of our curriculum request for proposals; Katy Smith from the University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. The project, Water Shapes Our Planet and Our Lives, will construct a comprehensive fourth grade, virtual-learning science unit on the water cycle, weather, climate and natural processes that shape the Earth’s coasts and communities.
The southeast experiences severe weather and climate related events that can cause significant hardships for the economic, environmental, and social well-being of residents and visitors. SECOORA focuses on researching climate variability and improving coastal hazard resilience by: Operating buoys and coastal stations to provide data to improve the accuracy of hurricane and marine weather forecasts … Continue reading “Coastal Hazards and Climate Variability”
SECOORA is dedicated to promoting knowledge of coastal ocean observing through accessible resources and student opportunities. Whether a teacher, student, or interested individual we have something for you. Explore ocean observing classroom activities below. Hurricane Resources Take your students by storm using SECOORA hurricane resources. Explore common terminology and concepts for hurricanes. Waves Ride the … Continue reading “Classroom Activities”
Through the NOAA Hollings Scholar program, US Integrated Ocean Observing System, SECOORA and Coastal Studies Institute (CSI) are hosting Natalie Murphy this summer. Natalie will be working on Ocean Energy and Observing communications with CSI, located on the North Carolina Outer Banks. Due to COVID-19, Natalie is taking on a virtual Hollings Scholar experience. Mentors for this experience at CSI are Drs. John McCord and Mike Muglia.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is increased demand for high-quality online science education resources. SECOORA is soliciting proposals to develop online or online accessible K-12 marine science curricula and/or activities that can be implemented by parents, teachers, and other educators.
Click here for PDF of Request for Proposals. Due June 18, 2020.
SECOORA is asking students and early career professionals to explain the importance of high frequency radar (HFR) and create tools that use archived SECOORA HFR data. There are two $3500 prizes. Proposals are due May 15, 2020 (extended).
Thank you to the over 180 people who tuned in for SECOORA’s 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting. Participants from all over the Southeast and beyond learned more about SECOORA, the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®), and coastal hazards and resilience. Below are highlights from the meeting and presentations. Updates from SECOORA In 2019, SECOORA completed … Continue reading “SECOORA 2020 Annual Meeting”
