Entries from August 2008

COSEE Ocean Learning Communities at the 2008 Ocean Sciences Meeting in Orlando

February 27th, 2008 · No Comments · Learning Resources, Scientist Outreach

On March 5, 2008, Véronique Robigou will present COSEE Ocean Learning Communities at the 2008 Ocean Sciences Meeting in Orlando, Florida. The meeting focuses on “From the Watershed to the Global Ocean” through plenary sessions, special events, and topical sessions. From March 2 to March 7, these sessions will emphasize the important nature of the connections that water provides [...]

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Preparing the next generation of ocean scientists

February 26th, 2008 · No Comments · Scientist Outreach

Alaska Fisheries Science Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Seattle, Washington.
Véronique Robigou, Invited speaker, “Communicating Ocean Sciences” seminar series.   
Véronique addressed NOAA scientists interested in contributing to Ocean Sciences Education and Outreach. She discussed the COSEE network initiatives and shared insights into preparing the next generation of ocean scientists to better communicate their research through [...]

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A videogame that allows you to explore ocean depths

February 9th, 2008 · No Comments · Learning Resources

Endless Oceans is a new videogame for the Wii that allows players to simply explore vast undersea worlds. It seems to be a clear instance of the emerging “serious games” genre. Here’s a brief description from a recent review…
Mission: Possible. The game follows your character as he or she makes a career as a diver. [...]

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