Centers for Ocean Science Education Excellence

The ten Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE):

promote partnerships between research scientists and educators,
disseminate best practices in ocean sciences education, and
promote ocean education as a charismatic, interdisciplinary vehicle for creating a more scientifically literate workforce and citizenry.

	ocean literacy COSEE's work on ocean literacy is already guiding many local, state and national efforts to develop science standards, instructional materials, assessments, teacher professional development programs, museum and aquarium exhibits, free choice learning opportunities, and state and federal ocean policy.

	ocean careers What are your interests? Visit OceanCareers.com for an overview of dozens of careers, learn about how to prepare for these careers, locate career guidance, and much, much more.

	scientist partners COSEE has ideas, inspiration, and tools to assist scientists in becomming effectively involved in education and outreach. Visit these COSEE websites for more information: COSEE New England, COSEE California, and COSEE Mid-Atlantic.

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Resources for K-12 Education? Visit the Bridge, COSEE's partner for teacher-reviewed ocean education materials, professional development opportunities, and the latest news in K-12 ocean education.
Information about COSEE's activities? Search a COSEE-wide inventory here.
Information about resources that COSEE has produced? Use the seach box at the top of the page to search the entire COSEE network.

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Telling Your Story
COSEE-New England has designed a workshop to help scientists develop skills for working with K-12 teachers. It will be held at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Portland ME on 29-May-08.
Date: 5/29/2008
(COSEE-NE , Gulf of Maine Research Institute )

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