CERF Webinar Series

Stay tuned for more information regarding upcoming webinars!
CERF is now hosting regular, quarterly webinars on a wide range of topics that are of interest to coastal and estuarine communities. This webinar series is available for free for members, and non-members may attend for a low fee. We invite CERF members and non-members at all career stages who are interested in defining, reaching, and interacting with their audiences and stakeholders more effectively to join us!

Do you have ideas for future webinars?
We are very interested in receiving input on future webinar topics and/or speakers. Please submit your suggestions to Kelly Darnell ([email protected]). We look forward to hearing from you! 

2023 Webinar Pricing

CERF Members: Free
Non-Members: $25


2023 Webinar Schedule

30 Jan 2023

Building an Inclusive Environment for LGBT+ Coastal Researchers

LGBT+ individuals provide vital contributions to coastal and estuarine research and management, but they also face discrimination and institutional barriers that result in severe professional and personal costs. 
Trevyn Toone

30 March 2023

We de Coast and de Estuary: Sustaining the Flowing Legacy of the Gullah/Geechee

Learn how native Gullah/Geechees center the traditions of their ancestors in their sustainability practices that mitigate harm to our marshes, land, and waterways.  
Queen Quet

30 June 2023

Indigenous-Led Climate Adaptation and Mitigation

Through the process of braiding, neither Indigenous knowledge or mainstream science are compromised or have their identity is reduced. Once woven, the resulting product is stronger than either individual strand. Drawing from a wide range of projects I will discuss successful climate projects rooted in braided knowledge systems.
 Dr. Marco Hatch


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 2022 Webinar Schedule

27 July 2022

Reflections on Meeting the Challenges of an Academic Career

Thank you for Attending!
Susan Bell

28 March 2022

Publishing With the CERF Journal Estuaries and Coasts

Thank you for Attending!
Linda Deegan and Paul Montagna

25 Jan 2022

Similarities and Differences Between Private Sector and Academia Jobs After a Graduate Degree

The final webinar in the 2021 Webinar Series:
Charting/Preparing for Careers in Estuarine Research, Education, and Management
Thank you for Attending!
 Aaron J Bever


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2021 Schedule
Charting/Preparing for Careers in Estuarine Research, Education, and Management

28 Sept. 2021

The Status and Future of Tidal Marshes in the Face of Sea Level Rise: The New Jersey Experience

Thank you for Attending!
 Judith S. Weis

22 June 2021

Finding Freedom from Barriers in Applied Science Career Paths and Estuarine Ecosystem Function

Thank you for Attending!
 Ayesha Gray

19 May 2021

Providing Interactive Web Access to Long-Term Seagrass Monitoring Data with Open Science Data Analysis Tools

Thank you for Attending!

Marcus Beck,
Gary Raulerson

30 March 2021

Data Science and Transdisciplinary Problem Solving in the Future of Estuarine and Coastal Science

Thank You for Attending!
 Anne Thessen

26 Jan 2021

Preparing for the Next 50 Years of Coastal and Estuarine Science

Thank You for Attending!
Bob Christian
Jeremy Testa
Mona Behl


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2020 Schedule

17 Nov. 2020

Policy Choices for Managing Coastal Storms and Rising Seas

Jeffrey Peterson

21 Sept. 2020

Building Resilient, Adaptive, and Inclusive Coastal Communities through Marine Science: Lessons Learned with Plenty Left to Do

Isaiah W. Bolden

21 July 2020

COVID-19 and Estuarine Research: Impacts and Responses

Autumn Oczkowski, Jace Tunnell, & Karen McGlathery 

27 May 2020

Recruiting & Hiring for Equity Aparna Rajagopal, M.A.
& Ava Holliday, J.D.

14  Jan. 2020

What I Wish I Knew When I Was Applying to Fellowships! Maddie Kennedy

 

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2018–2019 Schedule
Beyond the Books

3 Sept. 2019 Application of Computer-Aided Tomography Technology (CTT)  Dr. Earl Davey 
13 May 2019 Citizen Science Is Marine Science  Dr. Julia Parrish
6 March 2019
The What and How of a Career as a Consulting Scientist in Natural Resources Dr. Cody Hale
23 Jan. 2019 What I Wish I Knew About Publishing When I Was a Graduate Student Dr. Paul Montagna and Si Simenstad
6 Nov. 2018 Blending complementary ways of knowing—Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Science—to support coastal hazards resilience and restoration decision-making Dr. Matthew Bethel and Dewitt Braud
9 Oct. 2018 Dive Into Diversity: Simple and Stretch Ideas to Create a More Inclusive Workforce Beattra Wilson
21 Jun. 2018 Strategies on How to Thrive in Soft Money Positions Dr. Julie Huber
8 May 2018 Working with Journalists:
Why It’s Important, What to Expect & How to Prepare
Dr. Sunshine Menezes

 

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2016–2017 Schedule
Enhancing Communication in Coastal and Estuarine Science

There is a recognized need for creative and innovative ways to communicate estuarine science across scientific disciplines, between scientists and decision-makers, and directly to a general public with diverse backgrounds. This webinar series will introduce several novel communication tools and their use across different career sectors (academic, resource management, policy and decision-makers, educators, etc.).  We invite CERF members at all career stages who are interested in defining, reaching, and interacting with their audiences and stakeholders more effectively to join us!

4 Oct. 2016 Introduction to Science Videography
Part 1: The Changing Landscape of Science Communication
Dr. Karen McKee                    
5 Oct. 2016 Introduction to Science Videography
Part 2: Filming, Editing, and Sharing Your Video
Dr. Karen McKee    
1 Feb. 2017 The Need for Super Powers in Coastal Ecosystem Management: How Collaborative Learning Can Be Used to Bridge Science, Management, and Policy to Improve Outcomes Dr. Christine Feurt                           
3 May 2017 Social Media and Science: Navigating science communication in a hyper-connected world Dr. Jeff Clements
15 Sept. 2017 Tell a Compelling Story: Combining Killer Graphics and Good Narrative for Effective Science Communication Dr. William Dennison

 

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