Join us for an afternoon with Dr. Laura Guertin as we explore life aboard the research vessel, JOIDES Resolution. In this event, you will meet some of the crew, learn about the benthic world in the Atlantic, and gain some new advice on science communication.

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
12:00 - 1:30 pm ET
Via Zoom (link to be shared after registration)

This is open to anyone!

Dr. Laura Guertin is a Distinguished Professor of Earth Science at Penn State Brandywine in Media, Pennsylvania. Trained in marine geology and geophysics, Guertin’s primary research focus is the effective integration of innovative technologies to improve student learning in introductory-level geoscience courses, and use of technology to advance scientific and information literacy in students. In addition to receiving campus-to-university-wide teaching awards, she has been recognized at the national level with the Geological Society of America’s Biggs Earth Science Teaching Award, elected as a Geological Society of America Fellow, and recognized as one of INISGHT Into Diversity’s Top 100 Women in STEM. She was recognized with a U.S. Senate Certificate of Special Recognition for participating in NOAA’s 2014 field season, and in 2008 was awarded a U.S. Congressional Citation for her work in civic and community engagement. She blogs on geoscience education and science communication for the American Geophysical Union (GeoEd Trek), and she also engages in science storytelling through quilts she sews. You can learn more about Laura Guertin at: https://sites.psu.edu/drlauraguertin/