The Ocean Institute (OI) is celebrating its 30th year in providing excellent science and maritime programs to teachers and the community. To honor teachers, launch our new Teacher Club, and celebrate International Polar Year, OI held an Ice Gala on October 5th and welcomed over 500 teachers! The evening included hands-on stations examining the science of the Poles, viewing of southern Ocean invertebrate specimens, ice sculptures to chill the flowing champagne and the opportunity to experience the Antarctic and take a photo with Shackleton’s crew. Teachers won prizes ranging from flat screen TVs, Geek Squad assistance for a year, Wyland artwork, and a week vacation in Washington D.C.
National Marine Educators Association members at Ocean Institute Teacher Ice Gala (left to right): Joy Wolf, Judith Coats, Linda Blanchard, Sarah Wilson, Diane Sweeney