Marine Ecology Workshop for Teachers 6/23-6/25/13

MEEC, sponsored by the Boeing Corp.,  is offering sixteen scholarships for High Desert California (AV and Mojave/Riverside) teachers to attend a three-day, two-night marine ecology workshop on Catalina Island hosted by The Catalina Experience at White's Landing on 23-25 June 2013.  The rustic experience will include both classroom and field work using the scientific method focusing on marine biodiversity and environmental marine biology.  Scholarships include transportation to/from Catalina Island, all meals, lodging, curriculum materials, and a $50.00 transportation stipend. Scholarship recipients will be required to post a $45 refundable deposit, as well as bringing their own bedding and personal items for the bunkhouse cabin accommodations.    The deadline for applications is update: 10 June 2013; to download the application, go to http://www.meeconline.com/catalina-island-marine-ecology-teacher-workshop-scholarship/  .  For more information, contact Samantha Murray at smurray@mdaqmd.ca.gov  .