Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Refuge: Arctic NWR Marine Science Camp

Project Name	Arctic NWR Marine Science Camp
Project Number	286
Location	Kaktovik, AK
Dates	July 16-23, 2014
Duration	1 week
Number of Volunteers Needed
Description	Building on four successful years, the 2014 Kaktovik K-12 Summer Marine Science Field Program aims to connect students to the www.tagheuerex.com scientific and natural worlds through field-based hands-on activities. The program focuses on the unique environment of the Beaufort Sea Coast and allows students an up-close look at stream inflows, lagoons, and erosional events occurring on Arctic Ocean beaches. A one-week field camp incorporates concepts in biology, ecology, landscapes and hydrology to provide K-12 students with an integrated perspective of their rapidly changing environment. Our program is administered by highly trained teachers and graduate Fellows. We also invite the participation of guest scientists to provide an integral connectionfor students to real-world science disciplines."
Skills Needed	A Marine Science background is required. Applicants must submit a C.V., references, and resume in addition to the application and may be interviewed prior to selection. The resume must contain experience and education in the relevant areas of marine science. They are also looking an ability to work with (i.e, control) groups of excited kids on and near the water. Knowledge of marine ecology and experience in arctic conditions will be a plus as well. Friends of Alaska's National Wildlife Refuges asks that the volunteer help with outreach on Alaska's amazing migratory birds, other events hosted by Friends, Migratory Bird Calendar fundraising and/or other outreach and educational activities. Must be able to participate on Friends board calls approx every month on the first Tuesday at 5pm AK time or have regular access to email to coordinate with board and committees.
Education Topics	1.TOOLS OF THE PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL OCEANOGRAPHER 2.PLANKTON, NEKTON, AND BENTHORGANISMS-- CLASSIFYING BY LIFESTYLES AND LOCATIONS 3.NEKTONIC ORGANISMS AND FOOD WEBS 4.BEACH PROFILING TO TRACK COASTAL EROSION 5.DIVERSITY IN MARINE MAMMALS 6.CAREERS AND “HOT TOPICS” IN MARINE RESEARCH
Audience Age	K-12 students
Materials Needed	will be provided
Contact	Betty Siegel betty.siegel@alaska.net or David Payer david_payer@fws.gov