Consortium for Ocean Leadership Ocean Education Programs October 27, 2011

Education Efforts at Ocean Leadership Ocean Drilling (IODP, USSSP, DEA) MGLSOOINOSBOSER Other Education Efforts K-12 Live ship-to-shore programs, web- based activities, teacher PD, classroom resources Regional H.S. competitions, coach PD, career mentoring field trips, class- room resources The Bridge, Interactive Technologies Community College Ship-to-shore programs, “Core Knowledge” curriculum, faculty PD Data usage for education and research Diversity development for workforce Workforce Development JASON IX, Multimedia Education, COAST; Data Usage for education Undergrad Graduate Distinguished Lecturer Series, Fellowships, minority participation Changes in the Workforce; Data Usage for education Post-Grad / Professional Leadership Symposium Biennial Survey, Workshop Informal family programs, exhibit development Data usage development tools Online Game

Common Education Objectives Provide opportunities and professional development for students to ensure a prepared future workforce. Increase public awareness about the field. Increase student and workforce diversity. Provide access to current ocean science research and resources. Make the ocean sciences accessible.

Common Education Challenges Diffused funding sources. Over-subscribed funding sources. A culture that doesn’t include or value education in research.

Integrated Ocean Drilling Program

Matching Program Goals and Content with Audience Needs Ship to Shore Programs Curriculum Development School of Rock Distinguished Lecturer Series Schlanger Fellowships IODP Short Courses Increasing Audience Increasing Specialization IODP-USIO Diversity Initiatives

Ship to Shore Programs Expedition-based education plans developed with chief scientists and science parties Careful matching of expedition objectives with appropriate audiences and education tools or existing programs Facilitated by Onboard Education Officers Solicited through nationwide or regional searches for specific expertise Competitive selection process Includes teachers, faculty, informal providers, and others Programs include JR Live! broadcasts, social media, video updates, and the interactive joidesresolution.org website for student, family, and museum audiences across the nation and the globe joidesresolution.org

Curriculum Development Largely developed through School of Rock Classroom tested and reviewed by scientists Multidisciplinary, “plug and play,” data-rich, standards-based, investigations and learning modules for all levels – K-16 and up (mostly high school and early undergraduate) Includes hands-on activities, high quality video, PowerPoint presentations, posters, and traveling core kits Topics range from geomicrobiology and extremeophiles to plate tectonics and paleoclimate Distributed online (download or mail) and through conferences and workshops

School of Rock Expeditions for Earth and Ocean Science Educators Goals: 1.Increase teacher knowledge of IODP, ocean drilling, and marine geology 2.Provide teachers with an opportunity to: participate in a seagoing experience on a scientific drilling vessel, conduct a series of research activities similar to those that take place during scientific drilling expeditions, and learn from scientists who focus their research on and actively participate in IODP expeditions 3.Enlist teachers to translate scientific results into useful teaching resources, such as curriculum materials 4.Engage teachers to disseminate IODP science education: Conduct workshops for colleagues Field test curriculum in their classrooms

Distinguished Lecturer Series Communicates program results to students, researchers, and educators at undergraduate and graduate levels as well as broader earth science community 640 lectures given since 1991 at universities, museums, and community colleges in all 50 states Popularity remains high, with ~30% more requests for lectures each year than we can accommodate Has inspired similar lecturer series in other IODP member countries

IODP Short Course Introduces history, science, and structure of program to scientists new to scientific ocean drilling Most participants are early career researchers Held at AGU Fall Meeting; exploring online formats Interest in similar courses from international partners

Schlanger Fellowships Awarded since 1987 to outstanding graduate students who conduct research related to scientific ocean drilling Competitive proposal process with 5 awards per year and average success rate of 22% Schlanger Fellows visit Washington, D.C. to present their research results and take part in professional development activities About 75% of past fellows are still in academia, with many becoming leaders within the academic community: Liz Screaton, Terry Plank, Jim Zachos, Harold Tobin, Debbie Thomas, Daniel Schrag

IODP-USIO Diversity Initiatives Minorities in Scientific Ocean Drilling Fellowship For minority graduate students enrolled full-time in a geoscience or engineering program at any U.S. university or college to complete research in topics related to scientific ocean drilling Begins during the spring 2012 semester for an 8-month period ($20K award). Subsequent Fellowships will begin in the fall semester for a 12-month period ($30K award). IODP-USIO Diversity Internship Initiated May 2011 Provides a week educational and career building experience at one of the institutions that comprises the IODP-USIO For details see:

Marine Geoscience Leadership Symposium Goals: Provide professional development training to early career marine geologists; participants engage in small group discussions, attend a proposal writing workshop, and meet with funding agencies, media representatives, and policymakers. Target Audience: Marine geologists who have completed a PhD within the past 3 years. Accomplishments: Held in 2009 and Meet with over 40 leaders from the academic, policy, and education communities. Trained participants in leadership and communication skills that will help them navigate the laboratory and beyond.

NSF Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Vision: The EPE IO will leverage the OOI Cyberinfrastructure capabilities to construct a series of software tools and a web-based social network to engage a wide range of education users spanning from faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, informal science educators and the general public. Target Audiences: –Undergraduate and Graduate Educators –Free-Choice Learning Content Developers Proposed Web-based Products: –Collaboration Tools –Concept Map Builder –Visualization Tools –Educational Data Services Timeline: (Project launch: March 2011) –Currently identifying and interviewing early adopters –Demonstration Projects in 2014 and 2015 –Availability Q2 2015

Ocean Science Education Retreat (OSER) Goal: To assess education in the Ocean Sciences 2-part Education Program: –Survey of faculty and graduate student participants –Education workshop Annual Surveys are sent out to Ocean Leadership members –Faculty Survey –Graduate Student Body Survey For Academic Year 2010, 29 Institutions completed survey Submitted abstract to present at Ocean Sciences Meeting 2012 and plan on analyzing and publishing article in Oceanography that will culminate this year’s data with past years. The next OSER workshop is slated for 2012, planning yet to commence.

Other Ocean Leadership Programs with an Education Focus National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) –Funds interdisciplinary and intersector ocean- related research, including educationally focused projects. The Bridge, NOSB, MATE workforce study Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) −Active Education sub-panel advises on education issues Interagency Ocean Observations Committee (IOOC) −Building the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) to serve as a tool to help train a future IOOS workforce.

National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB ® ) Academic STEM Competition –25 Regional Bowls / 1 National Finals Competition Primary Goal –Increase the number of students pursuing careers in the ocean sciences Annual Audience –2,000 high school students participate / 350 schools –1,200 scientists & marine enthusiasts volunteer

Beyond the Competition The Ocean Gyre Diversity Initiatives Ocean Science Opportunities Booklet Professional Development Webinar Series Scientific Expert Briefing Summer Award Trips Online NOSB game Living on the Ocean Planet video contest National Ocean Scholars

NOSB’s Impact NOSB alumni –52% have taken at least one marine, aquatic or ocean science course in college –94% are enrolled in STEM related field –38% indicate plans to pursue a career that will include an emphasize on a marine, aquatic or ocean science –87% say NOSB encouraged their interest of the ocean

Opportunities for Involvement Help create a cultural change – value the importance of education at your institutions Encourage researchers to apply for and participate in Ocean Leadership education efforts Make your school count -- Take the Ocean Leadership Graduate and Faculty Survey! Inform us of new program developments or links to existing education efforts.

Added Value of Education Initiatives Access to a large network of engaged educators and students, our future workforce. Opportunities to showcase institution programs. Track current research on education and workforce trends. Provide opportunities to engage in efforts that increase diversity within the field. Serve university audiences through programming and professional development.

Education Contacts IODP –Leslie Peart, Deep Earth Academy –Charna Meth, U.S. Science Support Program and Marine Geoscience Leadership Symposium OOI –Andrea McCurdy OSER & NOPP –Allison Miller NOPP & ORAP –Leigh Zimmermann IOOC –Josh Young NOSB –Kathleen Meehan Coop