NMEA 2022—Charting the Course with Perseverance
July 9-13, 2022
Hofstra University • Long Island, NY
In person + online
The New York State Marine Education Association (NYSMEA) would like to invite you to NMEA’s first-ever hybrid conference, July 9-13, 2022. Based at Hofstra University in Hempstead, Long Island, the conference will kick off with an opening reception and scavenger hunt on July 9. The conference will move into full swing with speakers and sessions on July 10-13 and full-day field trips on Tuesday, July 12. Being mindful of time zones for those attending remotely, most speakers and sessions will be scheduled from 2-6 pm ET, allowing in-person participants the opportunity to spend their mornings taking short excursions or getting together to explore common interests. Stay tuned for announcements about speakers, field trips, presentation proposal deadlines, etc. We're really looking forward to seeing you (in person or remotely) next year in New York!
Should you have any questions about the conference, please contact the NMEA Conference Committee at nmea2022@marine-ed.org.
Are you interested in volunteering at the NMEA 2022 Conference?
Help is needed for various opportunities online and in-person throughout the conference. By volunteering for a day, you would be able to hear the keynote speaker, attend some sessions, and network with other members. We value your time. Volunteer compensation will vary.
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Conference Highlights
Friday, July 8
Sea Grant Educators Meeting
NMEA Board Dinner
Saturday, July 9
NMEA Board Meeting
Opening Reception with Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, July 10
Morning Networking Opportunities
Exhibitors
Buddy Lunch
Keynote Speaker: Francesca Santoro, IOC-UNESCO Ocean Literacy Programme Specialist
Sessions, Affinity Groups, Committee Meetings
Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center (Ticketed Event)
Monday, July 11
Special Session hosted by the NMEA Ocean Decade Working Group
Morning Networking Opportunities
Exhibitors
Keynote Speaker: Maynard Okereke, the Hip Hop M.D.
Sessions, Affinity Groups, Committee Meetings
NMEA Auction, Dinner
Photo Credit: Sapphire Yacht Charters
Tuesday, July 12
Sunset Dinner Cruise with DJ on Sapphire Princess (Ticketed Event)
Wednesday, July 13
Morning Networking Opportunities
Panel of Long Island Scientists
Chapter Meetings
Awards Luncheon and Business Meeting
Sessions, Affinity Groups
Stegner Performance
Bon Voyage Party
Thursday, July 14
Post-Conference Full-Day Trip to NY Aquarium, Coney Island Beach/Boardwalk, South Street Seaport, Chinatown Dinner
Or Plan Your Own Sightseeing Activity Before Leaving NY!
The 2022 Annual conference is hosted by the New York State Marine Education Association, a regional chapter of the National Marine Educators Association.
