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Hello All,
Just wanted to let you know that the postmark deadline for our upcoming science seminar on research about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is coming up soon: January 31.
More info below.
Thanks,
Sunshine
Seminar for Informal Science Educators on Emerging Oil Spill Research
Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting is accepting applications for a training program for journalists and informal science educators focusing on research about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Science Seminar, April 6-8, 2011, in Cocodrie, LA. These fellowships are made possible by a Rapid Response grant through the National Science Foundation's Informal Science Education program.
www.metcalfinstitute.org
Science Seminar: Impacts of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Disaster
April 6-8, 2011 in Cocodrie, LA
Application postmark deadline: January 31, 2011
Participants will gain hands-on knowledge of oceanographic techniques, cultivate scientific resources and sharpen their reporting and communication skills, and discuss the latest research on the oil spill impacts with leading experts.
The seminar supports journalists and informal science educators with a minimum of two years professional experience and a demonstrated interest in environmental communication or reporting. Tuition free, includes room and board and some travel support. Applications for the 2.5-day Science Seminar must be postmarked by January 31, 2011.
For additional science seminar program information, call 401-874-6211 or email [log in to unmask]
Sunshine Menezes, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting
Graduate School of Oceanography
University of Rhode Island
Narragansett Bay Campus
Narragansett, RI 02882
Office: 401.874.6499
Fax: 401.874.6486
Email: [log in to unmask]
http://www.metcalfinstitute.org
http://www.granthamprize.org
Support Metcalf Institute with a tax-deductible contribution.
http://www.metcalfinstitute.org/support/index.htm
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