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Registration is now open for the NMEA 2014 conference!  Visit the Registration Page for details and prices.  Early bird registration ends on April 30, so register today!

Sailing into Marine Education, from the Ocean to the Bay

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The Mid-Atlantic Marine Education Association (MAMEA) is proudly hosting the NMEA 2014 conference in Annapolis, Maryland. The NMEA’s mission is to make known the world of water both fresh and salt, and we bring together formal and informal marine educators around the world to promote awareness and education of the global marine environment. The conference draws 300-500 formal and informal educators from high schools, public aquariums, non-profit NGOs, and government agencies together for 5 days of learning, sharing, and networking.  The 2014 conference will have STEM and the Next Generation Science Standards as a main focus.

Important Dates

January 31 - Call for papers closed
Mid-February - Registration opens
March 15 - Deadline to apply for Traditional Knowledge, Expanding Audiences, NMEA member-only, and MAMEA member-only scholarships
March 30 - Presenters will be notified of their selection
April 30 - Early bird registration closes
July 14 - Advance registration closes (on-site registration will be accepted during the conference)

Special events

  • The welcome event on July 21 will be held at the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), and will include tours of the engineering and oceanography labs, the oceanographic research vessel, the "yard" or campus, speakers, and a reception.
  • We will be hosting an evening event at the National Aquarium, Baltimore. Conference participants will be able to tour the Aquarium exhibits and dance to the music of Baltimore band Donegal X-press.

loews annapolis hotel

Loews Hotel in Annapolis offers guests a premier luxury hotel designed to provide both comfort and value.   The hotel is located a short 10 minute walk from historic Main Street Annapolis which has many local shops and restaurants.  The Hotel has a long list of convenient amenities including a complimentary fitness center and an a complimentary electric E-Cruiser local shuttle service.