NMEA 2024
Wicked Good Marine Education
July 28 – August 01, 2024
Held at Boston University • Boston, MA
MME (Massachusetts Marine Educators) is excited to host the NMEA 2024 annual conference—a special event that brought together hundreds of professional educators dedicated to teaching about our marine, coastal and aquatic environments.
NMEA members are a group of inspired, passionate people who promote the conservation, enjoyment, and wise use of our aquatic resources by teaching others. We look forward to showcasing our beautiful region through inspirational speakers, field adventures and excursions, engaging presentations, institutional collaborations, and community partnerships.
The NMEA 2024 Conference committee is busily working on all the logistics! As soon as we know - we'll let you know! Please contact us at nmea2024@marine-ed.org with any questions.
Call for Presenters - NOW CLOSED
Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status at the beginning of April prior to registration opening. More information can be found under Program > Information for Presenters.
Conference Highlights
Saturday, July 27
Sea Grant Educators Meeting - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
NMEA Board Dinner
Sunday, July 28
NMEA Board Meeting
Opening Reception with Live Music by Rum Soaked Crooks
Monday, July 29
NMEA Committee Meetings
Exhibitors
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Timothy Shank, Associate Scientist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Concurrent Sessions
Buddy Lunch
Special Poster and Exhibitor Session
Evening at the New England Aquarium
Tuesday, July 30
NMEA Committee Meetings
Student Day at NMEA
Exhibitors
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Letise LaFeir, Chief of Stewardship and Conservation, New England Aquarium
Concurrent Sessions
Stegner Lecture: Elizabeth James-Perry, Aquinnah Wampanoag artist / Restoration Ecologist
NMEA Auction and Dinner
Wednesday, July 31
Chapter Meetings
Keynote Speaker: Terry Wolkowicz, Education Director, Sound Explorations
Concurrent Sessions
NMEA Awards Luncheon, Business Meeting and Chapter Basket Auction
Evening meal and Cruise aboard the M/V The Music City Queen (Ticketed Event)
Thursday, August 1
Field Trips (Ticketed Events)
The NMEA 2024 Conference, National Marine Educators Association, and Massachusetts Marine Educators are not affiliated with Boston University. Although the NMEA 2024 Conference is scheduled to occur on the campus of Boston University, the use of University facilities and/or property does not constitute or imply the endorsement or support of the NMEA 2024 Conference, National Marine Educators Association, or Massachusetts Marine Educators by Boston University.