Liberty Science Center
Liberty State Park
222 Jersey City Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Phone: 201.200.1000
Jeff Osowski Vice-President, Learning and Teaching Liberty Science Center
COSEE Role:
Co-PI
Primary COSEE Affiliation:
Other affiliations:
- Networked Ocean World
Interaction with COSEE Network:
Attended and made presentations at COSEE-NOW session on Catalina Island and ASLO conference in Orlando, FLA
Background with Respect to Ocean Sciences Education:
I have a BA in psychology from Univ of Penn, MA in educational/school sychology from Kean University and PhD in cognitive psychology from Rutgers Univ. My doctoral research was focused on the creative thought process especially in scientists. I have taught, been a school psychologist, school district administrator, state director of special education and assistant commissioner of education, all in NJ. I currently am Vice President for Learning and Teaching at Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, NJ. Our education programs and exhibitions and movies all have a strong emphasis in ocean sciences.