Below is a brief description of the COSEE Consortium model being adopting by the current National COSEE Network:
COSEE is a national network of ocean scientists and educators with tested and proven strategies, tools and models for linking cutting-edge ocean science with the education and outreach necessary to increase ocean literacy among diverse audiences. Funding from the National Science Foundation over the past 12 years has allowed the National COSEE Network to build strategic partnerships, disseminate effective education and outreach practices, promote ocean literacy, and assist scientists to broaden the impacts of their research.
COSEE is now poised to make ocean science accessible, relevant, and imperative to a widening range of audiences and partners. Direct involvement of ocean scientists with state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based solutions allows COSEE to integrate cutting edge research into high impact programs and resources that can transform the learning and doing of ocean science. By building bridges between the ocean science and education communities, COSEE is:
1. Redefining what it means to be an ocean scientist by integrating outreach, communication, and education skills into the development of the scientific workforce.
2. Building coherence in K-16 ocean science education by providing a unified voice that represents both ocean scientists and educators.
3. Ensuring that ocean research reaches students, the public, and decision-makers through coordinated, effective outreach and education initiatives.
Benefits of institutional membership in COSEE include a seat on the Governing Council; access to consortium dissemination vehicles; opportunities to partner with consortium members in activities and proposal development; access to COSEE resources, products, and models; staying current with advancements and effective practices in ocean sciences education.
We thank you for your time and support and helping COSEE enter this exciting new phase!