Celia Cackowski

Summary

A biologist by training, I spent several years in marine research before switching gears into public outreach. I now work in support of ocean literacy and workforce development by creating digital media for global audiences, facilitating professional development for science teachers, and mentoring graduate students with an interest in science communication.  

Current Projects

• Bridge Ocean Education Resource Center 
• Fisheries & Aquaculture Workforce Development 
• Virginia Scientists & Educators Alliance (VASEA)
• Virginia Coastal Ecosystems Field Course
• Master Oyster Gardener Program 
• Digitizing Biodiversity (DigIn!)
• Camp Launch

Selected Publications

Bruno, B.C., Cackowski, C., Frederick, J.A., Vincent, R., Bennet, A. (2024). Applied Education Programming: Four Exemplars in Environmental Literacy and Teacher Professional Development. Oceanography. [PDF]

McGuire Nuss S., Sharpe K., Brill C.H., Lawrence L., Cackowski C. (2019). Building Capacity for Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences. In: Fauville G., Payne D., Marrero M., Lantz-Andersson A., Crouch F. (eds) Exemplary Practices in Marine Science Education. Springer, Cham; Springer International. [PDF]

Brill C.H., Lawrence L., McGuire Nuss S., Cackowski C., Sharpe K. (2019). Out of the Tower and into the Classroom: Marine Science Graduate Students as K-12 Classroom Contributors. In: Fauville G., Payne D., Marrero M., Lantz-Andersson A., Crouch F. (eds) Exemplary Practices in Marine Science Education. Springer, Cham; Springer International. [PDF]

The Sea Grant Educator Network. (2018). 10 Year NOAA Sea Grant Environmental Literacy Vision, 2018-2028. NOAA Sea Grant. [PDF]

Census of Marine Life International Secretariat. (2010). First Census of Marine Life: Highlights of a Decade of Discovery. [PDF]

Cackowski, C. (2010). Census of Marine Life: Bringing a Decade of Global Research into the Classroom. The Earth Scientist. 26(1), 18-24. [PDF]