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JASON Live Print E-mail

Get ready for JASON Live--a new series of live, interactive events that will connect youth with world-class scientists and cutting-edge explorations every month! Meet the people who are changing the way we view our world. Find out how they discovered their careers. And become part of the action by sending questions, story ideas, and tales of your own explorations. Visit JASON Live for a program schedule and more details on upcoming live events. See below for information on how to view past events from the Meet a Scientist! webcast series.

 
Meet a Deep-Sea Scientist! Print E-mail

Photo of Dr. George MatsumotoEvent Name: Meet a Deep-Sea Scientist! Webcast

Date: Thursday, December 9, 2010

Description:
Dr. George Matsumoto is a senior education and research specialist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). He studies the open ocean and deep-sea communities, with a special focus on invertebrates such as jellies. Matsumoto also has a strong interest in educational outreach. Before the webcast, read Matsumoto’s career interview and check out the Mystic Aquarium website where the moon jelly is the December 2010 Species of the Month.

Cost:
$Free

Archive: Meet a Deep-Sea Scientist! Webcast Recording (Session 1)

 
Meet an Ocean Explorer! Print E-mail

Photo of Dr. Robert BallardEvent Name: Meet an Ocean Explorer! Webcast

Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Description: Dr. Robert Ballard is a world-renowned ocean explorer who has been on more than 100 expeditions over the past 50 years. This summer he led an expedition on the E/V Nautilus to explore ancient history and learn about the ocean. Nautilus scientists mapped the sea floor, discovered tubeworms and other life forms, explored shipwrecks, and more. Before the webcast, visit nautiluslive.org to learn more about the Nautilus, and check out the Mystic Aquarium website where tubeworms are the November Species of the Month.

Cost:
$Free

Archive: Meet an Ocean Explorer! Webcast Recording (Session 2)

 
Meet a Penguin Trainer! Print E-mail

image of Tracy CampEvent Name: Meet a Penguin Trainer! Webcast

Date:
Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Description: Tracy Camp is a penguin trainer at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Working in the husbandry department, she trains and provides daily care for over 25 African penguins and recently returned from an exciting trip to South Africa where she assisted in penguin field research and rehabilitation efforts. Before the webcast, read Camp’s career interview and check out the Mystic Aquarium website where African penguins are the October Species of the Month.

Cost: $Free

Archive: Meet a Penguin Trainer! Webcast Recording (Session 3)

 
Meet an Aquatic Vet! Print E-mail

photo of Dr. Allison TuttleEvent Name: Meet an Aquatic Vet! Webcast

Date:
Thursday, June 10, 2010

Description:

Immersion Learning invites you to participate in an exciting live webcast with aquatic veterinarian Dr. Allison Tuttle! Dr. Tuttle is the Staff Veterinarian & Director of Animal Care at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. She cares for a variety of aquatic animals at the Aquarium including fish, beluga whales, and stranded seals. You can learn more about Dr. Tuttle’s work by reading her career interview or playing Immersion’s Seal Rescue! game in which you get to be the vet and investigate what is wrong with four stranded seals. During the webcast you will hear about Dr. Tuttle’s work and career path and will have a chance to interact with her by voting in polls and asking questions.

Cost: $Free

Archive: Meet an Aquatic Vet! Webcast Recording (Session 2)

 
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