2024 Annual Conference

NMEA 2024

Wicked Good Marine Education

Held at Boston University • Boston, MA

MME (Massachusetts Marine Educators) is excited to host the NMEA 2024 annual conference—a special event that will bring together hundreds of professional educators dedicated to teaching about our marine, coastal and aquatic environments.

NMEA members are a group of inspired, passionate people who promote the conservation, enjoyment, and wise use of our aquatic resources by teaching others. We look forward to showcasing our beautiful region through inspirational speakers, field adventures and excursions, engaging presentations, institutional collaborations, and community partnerships.

The NMEA 2024 Conference committee is busily working on all the logistics! As soon as we know - we'll let you know! Please contact us at nmea2024@marine-ed.org with any questions.

Conference Highlights

Saturday, July 27

• Sea Grant Educators Meeting - MIT Sea Grant offices

• NMEA Board Dinner

Sunday, July 28

• NMEA Board Meeting

• Opening Reception with Live Music by Rum Soaked Crooks

Monday, July 29

• NMEA Committee Meetings

• Exhibitors

• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Timothy Shank, Associate Scientist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

• Concurrent Sessions

• Buddy Lunch

• Special Poster and Exhibitor Session

• Evening at the New England Aquarium

Tuesday, July 30

• NMEA Committee Meetings

• Student Day at NMEA

• Exhibitors

• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Letise LaFeir, Chief of Conservation and Stewardship, New England Aquarium

• Concurrent Sessions

• Chapter Lunches

• Stegner Lecture: Elizabeth James-Perry, Aquinnah Wampanoag artist / Restoration Ecologist 

• NMEA Auction and Dinner

Wednesday, July 31

• Committee Meetings

• Keynote Speaker: Terry Wolkowicz, Education Director, Sound Explorations

• Concurrent Sessions

• NMEA Awards Luncheon, Business Meeting and Chapter Basket Auction

• Evening meal and Cruise aboard the M/V The Music City Queen (Ticketed Event)

Thursday, August 1

• Field Trips (Ticketed Events)

We will be using the Whova online Event Management Platform for the conference agenda, announcements, networking, and recorded sessions. You can access the event on your device or in a web browser. Be sure to log in with the email you used to register for the event so you can:

• View the event agenda and plan your personal schedule

• Find who else is attending this event and reach out to people ahead of time

• Plan some social activities such as a morning run, coffee hours, or meet-ups with your fellow attendees. You can even post job openings.

• Receive updates such as last minute session changes from the organizers