Activities: Save-the-Date Florida Marine Science Educator Association 2014 Conference is scheduled for April 24-27, Panama City Beach, FL
PCSI: Panama City – Science and Investigation
Registration Opens in January
GENERAL SCHEDULE
FMSEA/FWC Aquatic Species Collection Workshops: Grants & Scholarships: · Tampa Bay Watch wants to work with you!
· Scholarships Available!
o Did you know that FMSEA awards scholarships to educators every year? Individual Scholarships will be presented to FMSEA members to attend either an environmental professional development program or a professional conference (including the FMSEA annual conference). Awards may cover registration, travel or accommodation costs. Applicants are encouraged to secure matching funds from sources other than FMSEA.
o Scholarship Applications are due 60 days prior to program/conference for which you are applying.
o Submitting an application does not guarantee funds will be awarded. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
o Scholarship Application Deadlines for Major Conferences (60 days prior):
Youth Opportunities: Marine science education resources: As always, please send me any updates about any local events to share with our region to rd-westcentral@fmsea.org. Also, we are continuing to look for organizations and or members to spotlight in our monthly blogs. Please email me if you and or organization would like to be highlighted in our next blog. It would be short interview and could highlight any of your programs or favorite marine science lessons or activities. We have so many great members that contribute so much to marine science education; it is time to show off!
Sincerely,
Jenna Cummings
West Central Regional Director
Florida Marine Science Educators Association