By Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
Teachers and non-formal educators can set a course for adventure and professional development this summer with a weeklong workshop aboard the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency research vessel Lake Guardian. The Shipboard and Shoreline Science Workshop will give teachers grades 4-12 a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work alongside scientists as they conduct field research across Lake Michigan. Applications for the 15 available spaces are due to Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant on February 10.
The annual research cruise sets sail from Milwaukee, WI on July 12. Onboard sampling will give educators an opportunity to learn firsthand about the unique ecology of Lake Michigan. Port stops will allow participants to learn more about Great Lakes recreation, history and stewardship before returning to Milwaukee July 18. Complete details and the application form are available at www.surveymonkey.com/s/lakeguardian2015.
The Shipboard and Shoreline Science workshop, which takes place on a different lake each year, is hosted by the Center for Great Lakes Literacy and coordinated by the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network and the U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program Office. Funding comes from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Contact Terri Hallesy with Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant at thallesy@illinois.edu or (217) 244-8809 with questions.
