2021 Virtual Conference

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NMEA 2021—Your Connection to Water

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NMEA is excited to host a virtual conference this summer from July 14-17, 2021. The conference theme is “Your Connection to Water,” focusing on our personal connection to water, as well as the virtual connection to which we have all become so familiar.

  • July 14-16 will feature Plenary Speakers, Concurrent Sessions, and Networking from 2:00-6:00 pm EDT / 11:00am -3:00pm PDT / 8:00am-12:00pm HST.

  • Our Student Conference will be held July 15 from 2:00-5:00 pm EDT / 11:00am -2:00pm PDT / 8:00am-11:00am HST.  

  • If local regulations allow, we will be offering in-person field trips hosted by our regional chapters on July 17

  • July 13 will be an optional day of events and meet-ups including a How To Whova session (Whova is the NMEA 2021 conference platform), NMEA Board meeting and a New Member/Newcomer social. Events will take place from 12pm- 8pm EDT.

 

Get our official conference app,

Get the most out of the app and have a more productive experience!

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NAVIGATE the event agenda and logistics, even without Wi-Fi or data. Access useful information like ridesharing and local attractions through the Community Board

2

NETWORK effectively. Plan whom to meet by exploring attendee profiles and sending out messages

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PARTICIPATE in event activities through session likes, comments, ratings, live polling, tweeting, and more

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 Schedule at a Glance

The bulk of the conference programming will be from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm EDT, with many elements available on demand. You can view the detailed daily agenda here.


Pre-Conference Events

Mon, Jul 12

Sea Grant Educator's Network Meeting

Tue, Jul 13

International Meet and Greet
NMEA Board Meeting
Optional—How to Whova
New Member/Newcomers Social
Prerecorded/On Demand Concurrent Sessions

Conference Events

Wed, Jul 14

Plenary Panel Discussion—Discovery from the Darkness - Connecting Students with the Deep Ocean with NautilusLive
Concurrent Sessions
Committee meetings (DEI, Student Engagement, Awards)

Thu, Jul 15

Plenary Panel Discussion—Philippe Cousteau and EarthEcho Global Youth Leadership Council Members: Young Leaders in Ocean Conservation
Concurrent Sessions
Committee meetings (Ocean Literacy, Membership, Chapter, Traditional Knowledge)
Chapter Meetings & International Meetup
Student Conference
Trivia (optional)

Fri, Jul 16

NMEA Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony
Stegner Lecture—Traditional Knowledge Panel: The Connection Between Traditional Knowledge and Ocean Literacy
Concurrent Sessions
Committee meetings (COMMS Pod, Conference)

Post-Conference Events

Sat, Jul 17

Field Trips hosted by Chapters
 
 

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