December
1 & 2, 2000
Cape Eleuthera Island School
Science Research Presentations
Followed By A
Discussion on the Role of Education in Conservation
and Community Outreach Science Fair with Eleuthera 6th grade students
Schedule of Events:
FRIDAY DECEMBER 1
9:00 AM Introduction to the Island School
9:30 AM Student science research presentations
12:00 Noon Lunch
1:00 PM Discussion among attendees about education and conservation in the Bahamas
2:30 PM Optional exploration of the environment: boating, scuba diving, snorkeling
6:00 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Conference attendees present to community on their line of work and study
SATURDAY DECEMBER 2
9:00 AM Local sixth graders arrive
9:30 AM Science fair begins; teachers and conference attendees evaluate posters on environmental stewardship
12:00 Noon Lunch
1:00 PM Conference adjourns
The May 5th 2000 presentations included the following attendees:
• The Honorable Theresa Moxey-Ingraham- Minister of Commerce, Agriculture & Industry
• The Honorable Anthony Miller, MP -Representative, South Eleuthera
• Cynthia Boothe - Senior Education Officer, Science and Technology, Ministry od Education
• Carnetta Ferguson -District Superintendent of Education, South Eleuthera
• Johnley Ferguson -Island Administrator, Eleuthera
• Michael Braynen -Director, Department of Fisheries
• Carl Smith -Director, Department of Agriculture
• Sir Nicholas Nuttall -Director, Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation
• Dr. Kathleen Sullivan -Marine Biology Research Scientist, University of Miami, Nature Conservancy
• Ronald Thompson -Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Agriculture, & Industry, Former Director of Fisheries
• Vallierre Deleveaux -Senior Research Scientist, Department of Fisheries
• Stew Morrison - National Creeks and Wetlands Restoration Initiative, former head of Ducks Unlimited Canada
• Bob Wicklund -Marine Biology Research Scientist, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, Institute for Caribbean Studies
• Dr. Marvin Moss - Physical Oceanographer, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, Institute for Caribbean Studies
• Dr. Craig Dahlgren - Director of Fisheries, Caribbean Marine Research Center
• Neil Sealey -Publisher, Media Enterprises Nassau, Editor of Bahamas Journal of Science
• Bill and Sally Searle -SALWIL Foundation
Cape Eleuthera Island School
Christopher B. Maxey, Director
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