Outreach Efforts/College Events

The Coastal Bend Science Fair (sponsored by the College of Education at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and by the Department of Natural Sciences at Del Mar College) allows students (under the supervision of their parents and teachers) to explore the scientific method and then present their results in public using both posters and oral presentations. Participation is open to all Kindergarten through 8th grade students in the Corpus Christi and surrounding Independent School Districts, Private Schools and Home Schools.

The Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi College of Science & Engineering hosts a Science Olympiad Regional qualifying tournament to advance to State competition. Science Olympiad is a nonprofit organization developed to improve the quality of science education, increase student interest in science, and provide recognition of outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. For information contact: Dr. Jeffery Spirko (jeffery.spirko@tamucc.edu) or Dr. Ivy Jones (ivy.jones@tamucc.edu).

 For more information about Science Olympiad 2022 click here. 

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Environmental Cooperative Science Center is led by Florida A&M University in collaboration with Delaware State University, Jackson State University, Morgan State University, Texas A&M University and the University of Miami. The mission of the ECSC is to educate a new generation of environmental scientists in the NOAA-related sciences. For information contact: Ms. Michelle Williams (Michelle.Williams@famu.edu), Florida A&M University.

The National Spill Control School offers specialized hands-on training for those interested in the Oil Spill, HAZMAT, and Emergency Management industries. The NSCS is a part of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's College of Science and Engineering. The University's Gulf Coast location allows for year-round, hands-on training. For information contact: Dr. Tim Gunter (timothy.gunter@tamucc.edu ).

 

SAI Conference Overview

The conference portion of the program will be held on the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi campus May 18-19th, 2022 in the University Center Rm. 142A (UC 142A)and will feature speakers on the following plenary themes:

How and Why Scientists and Engineers Benefit from Training in Science Communication

Don Luna
Professor Emeritus of Theatre, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

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The Relevance of Culture in Disaster Work

Dr. Keely Maxwell
General Anthropologist, US Environmental Protection Agency

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Risk Perception in Policy and Decision Making

Madeline Beal
Senior Risk Communication Advisor, US Environmental Protection Agency

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Key Insights for the Built and Natural Environments from Decision Science

Sarah Garza
Director of Environmental Planning & Compliance, Port of Corpus Christi

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Emergency Management Risk Communication: Prevention, Mitigation and Preparedness

Nickea Bradley
Director of Prevention and Mitigation, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

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Crisis Communication, Public Relations, Social Media, and Mixed Methods Research

Dr. Michelle Maresh-Fuehrer
Professor of Public Relations, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

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The Power of First-Person Storytelling as Science Communication

Dr. Samantha Montano
Assistant Professor of Emergency Management, Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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Key Insights for the Built and Natural Environments from Behavioral Economics

Dr. Marco Castillo
Professor of Economics, Texas A&M University

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The conference portion of the program is open to the public but requires pre-registration due to limited capacity. Lunch will be provided on both days of the conference.

Registration opens March 15, 2022

Registration deadline is May 10, 2022

If you would like to apply to participate in a Scientific Communication Training (12-15 spots available) please contact Alex Flucke (aflucke@islander.tamucc.edu). Travel stipends are available for selected participants.

 

Conference Schedule *Subject to change​

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Please reach out to Alex Flucke (aflucke@islander.tamucc.edu), conference coordinator, with any questions.