New England Science & Sailing Foundation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New England Science & Sailing Announces Leadership Transition STONINGTON, CT – New England Science & Sailing (NESS), a nationally recognized and award-winning nonprofit ocean adventure education organization, announced that Dr. Eric Isselhardt will be stepping down from his position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to pursue other opportunities, effective immediately. NESS Founder and Board Chair, Spike Lobdell, will assume the role of CEO... “I am fortunate to be surrounded by an exceptional senior leadership team that has been integral to our success. Our future has never been brighter,” said Lobdell. Lobdell reinforced that “NESS remains committed to its founding mission – to empower K-12 students with a love of learning and advance academic opportunities through ocean-based experiential programs.” Visit https://lnkd.in/ezrEzzBD to read the full press release.

Thanks to New England Science & Sailing Foundation for helping teach some our TSABGCNL children the basics to Kayaking. #NL #Mentoring #SummerFun #Boys&GirlsClub

NESS students dive into hands-on learning with a seine netting adventure, uncovering the wonders of ocean life! Not only do they explore marine ecosystems, but they also build crucial SEL skills like teamwork, empathy, and curiosity. 🌊🦀 Learning in nature teaches us the value of community and the environment. 🌱🤝 #OceanExploration #SEL #HandsOnLearning #Teamwork #Curiosity #Empathy #NESS #NewEnglandScienceandSailing 

The New England Science & Sailing Foundation & American Magic digital "Sail Locker" is live! "By harnessing the excitement of sailing and technology, we aim to inspire the next generation of innovative problem solvers, through the Sail Locker initiative, we are thrilled to share our passion for the sport and its educational opportunities with students everywhere.” - Mike Cazer, CEO, NYYC American Magic. More information can be found at NESSF.org/AmericanMagic

American Magic & New England Science & Sailing Foundation are delighted to unveil their newly released "Sail Locker" of experiential activities and resources to bring the technology behind American Magic into the classroom! The digital "Sail Locker" includes a comprehensive suite of K-8 activities and content, utilizing American Magic's campaign as a dynamic learning platform to advance students' academic achievements and enrich social-emotional development. These resources are tailored for schools and community sailing programs across the United States to increase access to sailing for all youth and ignite their passion for learning in innovative and unprecedented ways. Visit NESSF.org/AmericanMagic to access the FREE Sail Locker and learn more about NESS & American Magic's partnership!

Why do we use Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) for deep-sea exploration? ROVs are built to withstand conditions that humans can’t. NOAA Ocean Exploration: "While using ROVs eliminates the “human presence” in the water, in most cases, ROV operations are simpler and safer to conduct than any type of occupied-submersible or diving operation because operators can stay safe (and dry!) on ship decks. ROVs allow us to investigate areas that are too deep for humans to safely dive themselves, and ROVs can stay underwater much longer than a human diver, expanding the time available for exploration." Last week, Wooster School came to NESS to take on the ROV Engineering Challenge, dive beneath the surface of anatomy and adaptations with fish dissections, and explore our shoreline to clean up the local ecosystem and record data of the debris collected. NESS ROV ENGINEERING CHALLENGE: - DESIGN & BUILD an underwater ROV - TEST your ROV in a simulation tank and its ability to operate with the challenges of environmental conditions, buoyancy, pressure with depth, and hydrodynamic shapes and sizes. - MODIFY your design to address any challenges that surfaced from testing. - APPLY real-world challenges and enter the turbid waters of Stonington Harbor! Visit NESSF.org/k-12-education to discover NESS's impactful, standards-based, STEM education curriculum!

NESS IN THE NEWS: Check out New England Science & Sailing Foundation & Marine Science Magnet High School of Southeastern Connectic on this morning's WTNH-TV News 8 What's Right With Schools! https://lnkd.in/ePP3ttbH

Are you in the #maritimeindustry and have a child(s) in grades K-12? NAMEPA has 2 awesome ways for you to show your kids the work you do! 1️⃣ K-12 Annual Art Contest (Deadline May 3rd): Work together to design a poster showcasing #maritime #safety and #sustainability. They can express their creativity, and you can show them the importance of your work! This contest is in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard and Organización de los Estados Americanos - https://lnkd.in/eufz9zF 2️⃣ Recycle Regatta (Deadline April 30th): Build a boat together from recycled materials and test its speed! ⛵️ It's a fun way to explore the #engineering process and design while teaching them about preserving the marine environment. Winners will be selected based on creative design and speed by NAMEPA and our partners, Educational Passages and New England Science & Sailing Foundation - https://lnkd.in/gHaiB23T #SaveOurSeas #Education #Maritime #MaritimeIndustry #ArtContest

While climate change impacts surge, some U.S. students might not learn about it in their classrooms. Only two states require climate change curriculum. Connecticut became one of them last year, using the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), which is a voluntary national standard... Megan Strand, M.S. Ed., NESS Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction, said NESS's course experience is designed so that students will come away understanding the complex problem of global climate change scientifically and socially. "Experiential learning, like our Global Climate Change course for homeschool and traditional school classrooms, is essential to bring the issue to life for students. These young people need to have a good understanding of the issue because they will be the future decision-makers dealing with problems that are bigger than they are today." Beth Smith, who has been a part of NESS and its mission for almost nine years, said that experiential learning through NESS coursework is key to STEM-based curriculum and climate change education. "I strongly believe if one person takes something they learned and uses it or passes it on, it’s making a difference. I strive to make a difference every chance I get when working with students," said Beth. "With each student we reach at NESS through experiential learning, that is one more person that can help make a positive impact on their environment.” Visit https://lnkd.in/ei45Zk5u to continue reading and learn more about Climate Change in the Classroom.