What is your niche?

Do you want to work with people that are "volunteering" to learn marine science? Then informal education is for you. Informal education in self directed learning opportunities that inspire further learning and life long interest. Many (not all) informal education programs take place at public venues including zoos, aquaria, museums, nature, and science centers.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:

Museums, Science Centers, Aquaria

• Offer to give a public lecture or program at a museum, science center or aquaria.

Popular magazines, books, newspapers, websites

• Write a press release highlighting your research or invite a reporter to go out in the field with you or participate in laboratory activities
• Write an article or background page on your research for the Mid Atlantic COSEE website

Radio/TV

• Contact your University Relations Office to offer to be on their “expert list” to respond to newspaper, radio, and TV requests for interviews and information
• Contact National Public Radio to participate in a “Blue Planet” feature

Pulse People:
Mike Newman

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -