Ocean STEM: Exploring the physics and biology of the ocean by building and using tools and sensors
Dates: July 20-24, 2025
Cost: $100 refundable deposit upon completion of the workshop. (Room and board at DISL are provided (free of charge) for the duration of the workshop as are all field trip costs and supplies.)
This hands-on workshop will address various physical and biological characteristics of ocean environments such as sound, currents, and ocean bathymetry by exploring common equipment, tools and sensors. Participants will conduct short classroom-suitable STEM activities and build a few simple tools and sensors (ex. current drifters, underwater microphones, ROVs, temperature profiling floats). We’ll also deploy these and other tools in local waters and hear from DISL scientists about how they use these tools in their research.
The Ocean Physics and Biology Tools workshop is suitable for educators working with middle and high school students as well as afterschool groups, or informal learning center audiences. Workshop content is appropriate for biology, earth science, physical science, engineering and of course, marine science classes.
The Ocean Physics and Biology Tools workshop is FREE with support from the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium. However, to hold your space, a deposit of $100 is due upon receipt of the confirmation email. This deposit is refundable upon completion of the workshop.
Please note that due to the funding source, priority is given to active educators in Mississippi and Alabama until April 1, 2025. Educators from other areas may register prior to April 1 (and need not submit the deposit) but will be placed on a waiting list.
Registration for all will be opened on April 1 and available spaces will be filled from the existing waitlist pending completion of enrollment.
