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IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mallory Watson, COSEE Florida Scientist, 732-996-5312 Email: mwatson@fit.edu Ten videos named 2015 Ocean 180 Video Challenge finalists Middle school students across 25 countries will judge scientists’ communication and video skills to determine the winners; $9,000 to be awarded to top films MELBOURNE, FL- For the second consecutive year, ocean scientists accepted the Ocean 180 Video Challenge and submitted three minute videos which explain their research. Submissions came in from around the world, each highlighting the significance and results of recently published peer-reviewed study. The top ten video abstracts, as selected by a panel of science and communication experts, will now go before a team of 50,000 highly critical student judges who will ultimately determine the winning entries. “I want my students to see that scientific inquiry does not stop at the classroom. It is ongoing and a viable way to earn a living,” explained John Nye, whose 7th grade classes at Loranger Middle School in Old Orchard Beach, Maine will be participating as judges for the second year in a row. The finalists’ submissions take viewers far beyond the classroom and lab bench. From fishing in the Caribbean, to tracking ocean currents in the Gulf of Mexico, to exploring the depths of the Pacific Ocean, scientists show off the sides of research many outside the field never get to see. According to 2015 finalist Patrick Rynne of the University of Miami, the program offered his team an opportunity to inspire the next generation of potential scientists. “I fear that many students get turned off from science and mathematics too early in their academic careers for preventable reasons,” said Mr. Rynne. “We need to keep them engaged, excited and dreaming about what they can explore in their lives. I hope that this experience opens a door to that world.” The three minute time limit, though a significant challenge for many, pushed scientists to think carefully about how to summarize and present their research. Sharing research results effectively with different audiences has become a priority for scientists in all fields, including the ocean sciences. “Communicating findings to the public is equally as important as the research itself. Without an understanding of the significance of a discovery, we cannot effectively use that discovery to create change,” explained another 2015 finalist, Dr. Claire Simeone of The Marine Mammal Center. “The fact that scientists are forced to be as efficient as possible in their delivery is also an excellent model for my students,” commented Mr. Nye. “Discussing what made each presentation effective helps [students] in developing their own presentations.” While registered middle school classrooms are participating as judges, the videos are available to the public. The top 10 video abstracts, along with names of the team leaders and their institutional affiliations, are listed below. Visit http://ocean180.org for a full list of team members, participating classrooms, and to view the finalists’ videos. Winners will be announced in March. Questions regarding the Ocean 180 Video Challenge may be directed to mwatson@fit.edu 2015 Ocean 180 Video Challenge Finalists Bob the Drifter: How do we know where spilled oil will go? Guillaume Novelli, University of Miami/ CARTHE Dolphin Research Center Blindfold Imitation Study Kelly Jaakkola, Dolphin Research Center Drones at the Beach Patrick Rynne, University of Miami How to Treat a Bruised Flipper: Developing Pain Medications for Dolphins Claire Simeone, The Marine Mammal Center Mahi Mahi Migration Wessley Merten, Department of Marine Sciences, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Mercury, Dolphins, Fish Consumption and Human Health Adam Schaefer, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University Microbial oceanography and the Hawaii Ocean Time-series programme Matthew Church, University of Hawaii Rescuing the Gentle Giants Charles Waters, University of Auckland, Institute of Marine Science The maid did it! The surprising case of the sponge-cleaning brittlestar Joseph Pawlik, The University of North Carolina, Wilmington Wiring an Underwater Volcano Debbie Kelley, University of Washington School of Oceanography ### About COSEE Florida COSEE Florida's mission is to spark and nurture collaborations among scientists and educators to promote ocean discovery and literacy, and to enhance the public's understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the ocean. COSEE Florida is funded through a National Science Foundation Grant through the Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE) Program, COSEE Florida's partners include Indian River State College, Florida Institute of Technology, the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce, and Ocean Research and Conservation Association (ORCA). http://www.coseeflorida.org About Ocean 180 The Ocean 180 Video Challenge, Sponsored by the Florida Center for Ocean Science Education Excellence (COSEE Florida) and funded through a grant from the National Science Foundation, was designed to inspire scientists to communicate the meaning and significance of scientific research with a broader audience. http://ocean180.org
Understanding Marine Biodiversity from the Coral Triangle to the Indian River Lagoon with Dr. Seabird McKeon of Smithsonian Marine Station Passing the "Acid Test" on Ocean Acidification with Dr. Marguerite Koch of Florida Atlantic University Discovery and Protection of Deep-water Coral Reefs with Stephanie Farrington of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University Vibrio in the Lagoon & Implications for Human Health with Gabby Barbarite of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University Making Pollution Visible in the Indian River Lagoon with Dr. Beth Falls and Chloe Lloyd of Ocean Research & Conservation Association, Inc. Caribbean Coral Reef Ecosystems: A Look at the Smithsonian’s 40-year History in Belize with Scott Jones of Smithsonian Marine Station More information at: |
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