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Halmos Faculty Wins Marine Science Educator of the Year
Paul Arena, Ph.D. (left) with FMSEA President Jaclyn Gerakios
This May Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography faculty member Paul Arena, Ph.D., was awarded the John Beakley “Marine Science Educator of the Year” Award by the Florida Marine Sciences Educators Association (FMSEA). This award is given to an educator who has demonstrated dedication to promoting and developing marine science in Florida.
Arena is an assistant professor in the department of biological sciences. His courses include marine biology, biodiversity of Alaskan ecosystems, vertebrate zoology, and biology of fishes. He works with students on independent projects as well as internships in the south Florida area. He received this award at the 2017 FMSEA annual conference held in St. Augustine, Florida.
Entitled, “Shining Light on Ocean Literacy”, this conference focused on the Ocean Literacy Principles using current research projects and innovative programming conducted by ocean educators of all levels. The 50th anniversary FMSEA conference will be held at NSU in May 2018.