Friday September 30, 2022 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Salem State University (in person)/webinar
The Career Opportunities in Marine Sectors (COMS) Symposium offers a series of dynamic presentations about the world’s oceans as well as discussion of Career Opportunities in the Marine Sector including Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and the Arts. This will be a Hybrid format with in-person attendance or via Zoom to your classroom. It is free to area students and teachers with confirmed reservations. In Person Symposium will be held at Salem State University Veterans Hall 2nd floor of Student Center
This year’s Presentations Include: (Schedule TBA)
Amy Giannotti – Marine Ecologist – Schoolyard Films
Jennifer Selletti – Shipwreck Diver, D/V Tenacious – Criminal Defense Attorney
Joe Mazraani– Shipwreck Diver, D/V Tenacious – Criminal Defense Attorney
Amy Malkoski – Lindblad Expeditions
Dave Morton – Marine Acoustical Engineer – Ocean Acoustical Services and Instrumentation Systems (OASIS)
Reservations are required
Webinar Registration:
Please include the following:
- The school you represent
- Your contact information
- The number of students viewing webinar.
In-person Registration Teachers may apply to bring up to 50 students and one chaperone per 25 students. Upon acceptance, admission is free to school groups and their teachers.
Please include the following:
- The school you represent
- Your contact information
- The number of seats requested for students in-person.
- Which teachers are attending (Please note: We do require one adult chaperone per 25 students.
- Please confirm both field trip approval and transportation approvals with your Administration.
2021 Presentations are available for viewing on YouTube
0830 – 0845 – Welcome and Introduction – Ted Maney
0845- 0930 Rick Simon – Commercial and Technical Diving, Equipment Manufacturer
0930 – 1015 Holly Bourbon – National Aquarium – Aquarium Diving, Exhibits Curator
1015 – 1100 Paul Cater Deaton – Writer, Producer, Director, and Cinematographer
1100 – 1145 Bruce Strickrott | DSV ALVIN Manager & Chief Submersible Pilot
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
1145 – 1230 Faith Ortins – Ecotourism – BlueGreen Expeditions