NSHOF Learning Math & Science Through Sailing National Consortium
Partnering with a University... Nicole teaching on board Schooner Quinnipiack "New Haven, CT -"" "Consortium participants are always looking for ways to enhance and/or build an academic dimension for their sailing programs. Schooner Inc. in New Haven, Connecticut demonstrates a unique and highly successful partnership. UNH Student teaching aboard" Quinnipiack" Schooner Inc.'s website reads 'Schooner…more than just a tall ship!' Spend ten minutes on the *Schooner Inc. website* [ http://schoonerinc.org ] and you'll wonder if they have a staff of 100. However in a conversation with Kristen Andrews, Executive Director, one learns that the key is partnering with the Marine Biology department at the University of New Haven and its dynamic chair, Dr. Carmella Cuomo. *Read more...* [ http://nshof.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=481:consortium-news&catid=106:consortium-news-91212&Itemid=254 ] _________________________________________ Speakers Set for National Consortium Conference "Annapolis, MD -"" "The 3rd Annual Learning Math & Science Through Sailing Consortium Conference will take place in Annapolis on *Friday, October 5th* at the United States Naval Academy Robert Crown Sailing Center. This year, three principal speakers will bring unique perspectives on how to include STEM lessons in your sailing program: *Dr. Richard KorpusDr. Richard Korpus*, Naval Architect and Aerospace Engineer, directed the aerodynamics program for BMW/Oracle Racing for three years. He has been part of four America's Cup design teams (including 2 Louis Vuitton finalists and the winner of AC33). His presentation will include ways to teach the physics, aerodynamics and hydronamics of sailing to your students in concert with the America's Cup competition. *Doug WilsonDoug Wilson*, Oceanographer, designed and established the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (*CBIBS* [ http://buoybay.noaa.gov ]), an observation system that provides critical information for boaters, scientists, environmental managers and educators. His presentation will demonstrate the exciting advances to climate observation programs and ocean observation systems presented by technology. *Dr. Angela MoranDr. Angela Moran*, United States Naval Academy Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Director of their STEM Program, has led her colleagues in the development of extensive STEM offerings, including SeaPerch Underwater Robotics, Summer STEM Camps, and Expaning Your Horizons for middle school girls. Dr. Moran will brief participants on the importance of STEM initiatives to the nation and the USNA, and share the unique array of opportunities the Naval Academy offers to students of all grade levels a - including their new sailing component. **Click here to read additional information on the speakers and agenda for the NATIONAL Consortium Conference in Annapolis, and to register online. ** [ http://nshof.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=483:speakers-set-for-national-consortium-conference&catid=106:consortium-news-91212&Itemid=254 ] _________________________________________ Teaching Teachers to Sail AACPS teacher Brendon Thomas and Billy Miciche on a J80 AACPS teachers Brendon Thomas and Billy Miciche on a J80 "Annapolis, MD -" In a follow up to the Mystic Seaport Regional Consortium meeting, Geoff Cuneo, NSHOF Education Assistant and US Sailing Instructor for JWorld Annapolis, has been teaching high school STEM teachers how to sail this month with financial support from Anne Arundel County Public Schools STEM. More teachers will be participating in 2013. _________________________________________ NSHOF Receives Grant for Elementary School Science Initiative "Annapolis, MD -" The Eastport Yacht Club Foundation (EYCF) has given NSHOF a grant to develop and pilot an Elementary School "In-School" Science Field Trip Program. The Anne Arundel County Public Schools STEM program has added their support to this initiative. This coming Spring, the program will pilot in three local elementary schools, delivering hands-on science connecting the Chesapeake Bay and Sailing/Boating. *Read More...* [ http://nshof.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=484:nshof-receives-grant-for-elementary-school-science-initiative&catid=106:consortium-news-91212&Itemid=254 ] _________________________________________ Share Your Programming Here! Send Items of Interest from Your Program & Events You Wish to Share You can send contributions to Susan Nahmias [ mailto:[email protected]?subject=Consortium%20Newsletter ], and include any photos, pdfs and/or weblinks that we can embed. Please understand that we will most likely include an overview of what you send plus one photo in the Newsletter and then add links for more information. Back to top [ #top ] _________________________________________ *The National Sailing Center & Hall of Fame* NSHOF logo [ http://www.nshof.org ] " * Preserving America's Sailing Legacy * Engaging Sailing's Next Generation" *September 12, 2012* Upcoming Events * *US Sailboat Show* [ http://www.usboat.com/us-sailboat-show/home ]* * Annapolis *October 4 - 8 * * *National Consortium Annual Conference* [ https://bit.ly/nshof-consortium-fall-2012-register ] United States Naval Academy * October 5 * * *US Sailing Mid-Atlantic Regional Sailing Programs Symposium* [ https://secure.ussailing.org/ussis/register/index.asp?eventid=592788 ]* * JWorld, Annapolis *October 6* * *Regional Consortium Meeting [ https://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5659/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=49621 ]* [ https://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5659/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=49621 ]Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans *October 12* _________________________________________ *Register Now for the Regional Consortium Meeting in New Orleans * The Consortium will hold a REGIONAL Meeting on Friday, October 12th in New Orleans, hosted by Southern Yacht Club. The meeting will run from 11 AM – 3 PM. The program is designed to share the best practices of Consortium Participants with schools, local government, yacht clubs and community sailing groups from across the Gulf Region as well as those attending the NSHOF Induction Ceremony on October 14th at Southern Yacht Club. *Read more and register now...* [ http://nshof.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=486:register-now-for-regional-consortium-meeting-in-new-orleans-&catid=106:consortium-news-91212&Itemid=254 ] Regional meetings earlier this year in San Francisco, Berkeley and Mystic generated great dialogue and many new programming ideas. _________________________________________ US Sailing US Sailing Mid-Atlantic Sailing Programs Symposium October 6 in Annapolis US Sailing will hold a Fall Mid-Atlantic Regional Sailing Programs Symposium on Saturday, October 6 at JWorld Annapolis - a great opportunity for Consortium participants to attend both this event and the Annual Conference of the National Consortium on Friday, October 5. *Click here to read more and to register...* [ http://nshof.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=487:us-sailing-mid-atlantic-sailing-programs-symposium-october-6-in-annapolis&catid=106:consortium-news-91212&Itemid=254 ] US Sailing Offers $2,000 Grants US Sailing has just announced a grant opportunity that may be of interest to Consortium Participants. *Click here to read more, and to download the grant application form...* [ http://nshof.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=488:us-sailing-offers-2000-grants&catid=106:consortium-news-91212&Itemid=254 ] _________________________________________ Schooner Quinnipiack [ http://www.schoonerinc.org/ct-coastal-classrooms.html ]Schooner Inc. Connecticut Coastal Classrooms - *Read more about it on their website* [ http://www.schoonerinc.org/ct-coastal-classrooms.html ] _________________________________________ *Mystic Seaport **Offers School Year Programming * Mystic Seaport Museum [ http://msm.mysticseaport.org/site/MessageViewer?dlv_id=14182&em_id=8941.0 ]Mystic Seaport has several programs for students during the school year. Financial aid is also availbable.* * *Click here for a brochure with details.* [ https://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5659/images/2012_13_MysticS_EdBrochure_082212.pdf ]" " " " _________________________________________ Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum [ http://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/gal213/timeandnavigation/press.cfm ]* ** ** TIME and NAVIGATION* "The untold story of getting from here to there". *Coming March 2013* [ http://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/gal213/timeandnavigation/press.cfm ] _________________________________________ Consortium Participants Map Now Online *Click here to see the map of all Consortium Participating Organizations* [ http://nshof.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=489:google-map-of-consortium-participants-now-online&catid=106:consortium-news-91212&Itemid=254 ] _________________________________________ NSHOF logo *About the Learning Math & Science Through Sailing National Consortium* The Consortium was formed in October, 2010 to invite sailing organizations to participate and share their education initiatives, particularly those involving Learning Math and Science Through Sailing. *Click here to Join.* [ http://nshof.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=482%3Asign-up-for-the-nshof-national-consortium-on-learning-math-a-science-through-sailing&catid=32%3Alearning-math-a-science-through-sailing&Itemid=29 ] Inquiries should be directed to the Consortium Coordinator, Susan Nahmias [ mailto:[email protected]?subject=Consortium%20Inquiry ], Education Director at NSHOF or the NSHOF office at 410-295-3022. 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