STEMExplore Virtual Career Connection with a Marine Conservation Biologist

by EarthEcho International

Join EarthEcho International as we highlight relatable voices in STEM careers! With STEMExplore, we invite female professionals to share their STEM journey with a live audience during dynamic 45-minute virtual events.

The conversation will focus on women in STEM and the STEMExplore Mentor will share her personal journey and the positive influences that helped her to realize her professional capabilities.

During this 45-minute session, the participants will:

- Learn about ocean conservation and marine science as a career in general;
- Observe the day to day tasks of a marine mammologist and conservationist;
- Gain insight into a STEM career and learn the steps it takes to become a professional in this area;
- Ask interview questions of the STEMExplore expert.

Date: May 26, 2020 at 4:00 PM EASTERN

Topic/Career: Conservation, Marine Science, Marine Mammals

STEMExplore Mentor: Brittany Novick, Marine Conservation Biologist, National Marine Mammal Foundation

Brittany Novick is a marine conservation biologist with the National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF) in San Diego, CA. She not only currently serves at the clinical diagnostic coordinator for the NMMF & the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program, she also assists in conservation research and is on the NMMF’s community education and outreach team. Before coming to the NMMF, Brittany has had a wide range of experiences, from motivational speaking, to producing and hosting wildlife television, to coral cultivation, to aquarium construction, to marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation.

In 2017, Brittany represented the USA at the Miss SCUBA International pageant in Malaysia, going on to win the international title. Miss SCUBA International’s mission is to promote ocean conservation and women in SCUBA diving around the world. As the title holder, Brittany went on to visit & speak at schools, conferences, and dive shows in 13 different countries regarding topics on ocean conservation, conservation education, and SCUBA safety practices.
Brittany is currently earning her master’s degree in conservation biology and is also a professional figure skater. In her spare time, she enjoys photography, archery, and swing dancing.

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About This Program

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FREE!

This program is FREE of charge. STEMExplore is generously supported by United Technologies, Inc.

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult LearnersPublic Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

N/A

Primary Disciplines

Career Education, Character Education, Community Interests, Leadership, Literacy, Problem Solving, Sciences, Service Learning

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Booking Information

This live virtual event is only available on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 4:00 PM EASTERN.

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

EarthEcho virtual learning experiences are open to everyone. Each event will focus on specific science standards for middle and/or high school students, but will be enjoyable and informative for a wide range of audiences. We consider a participant anyone who logs on to view the event. We’d love it if you could watch for the duration and ask questions, but it is not required.

About This Provider

EarthEcho International

Washington, D.C.
United States

EarthEcho collaborates with youth and educators around the world to provide knowledge and develop tools that drive meaningful environmental action to protect and restore our ocean planet. Reaching more than 2 million people in 146 countries, we support the next generation to become environmental leaders who will transform the future.

Get in touch @EarthEcho

Contact:
Kasey Gaylord-Opalewski
kasey@earthecho.org
202-350-3190

Program Details

Format

A STEMExplore Virtual Career Connection with Brittany Novick, Marine Conservation Biologist at National Marine Mammal Foundation.

During this 45-minute session, the participants will:
- Learn about ocean conservation and marine science as a career in general;
- Observe the day to day tasks of a marine mammologist and conservationist;
- Gain insight into a STEM career and learn the steps it takes to become a professional in this area;
- Ask interview questions of the STEMExplore expert.

Objectives

During this 45-minute session, the participants will:
- Learn about marine conservation biology as a career in general;
- Observe the day to day tasks of a biologist working in marine mammal conservation;
- Gain insight into a STEM career and learn the steps it takes to become a professional in this area;
- Ask interview questions of the STEMExplore expert.