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South Carolina Marine Educators Association

The South Carolina State chapter of the National Marine Educators Association

08/13/2026

Share your passion, inspire fellow educators, and be a part of this year’s SCMEA conference November 6th-8th in Charleston, SC!

We encourage presentations across a wide variety of topics exploring marine science, history, education, and cultural connection.

Check out more details and submit your proposal by September 15th with the link below. Selected presenters will receive $25 off conference registration!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScD7m-3Bfl7vIVz7w1M9m1_IBi4eJc3mAyVNjn9q2-b1MgnEQ/viewform?pli=1

07/14/2026

Introducing our 2026 conference keynote speaker, Katie Luciano!

Katie is a coastal geologist with the South Carolina Geological Survey (SCGS) and a licensed professional geologist in the state of South Carolina. She’s been hooked on coastal and salt marsh research since she was a 19-year-old NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) summer intern on a interdisciplinary project in Massachusetts. Katie has an undergraduate degree in geology from the College of William and Mary and a master’s in environmental studies from the College of Charleston. She has worked for the SCGS since 2014, and is based at SCDNR’s Fort Johnson campus in Charleston, SC. Katie is passionate about interdisciplinary research, outreach, and science communication. Her research interests include coastal geomorphology, barrier island and shallow marine stratigraphy in the US Southeast, geoarchaeology, and geochronology.

Join us in Charleston, SC November 6th-8th to explore how South Carolina’s coast has changed over time and the connections between our coastal landscapes, history, and communities.

Registration is now open! ⬇️

https://www.scmarineed.org/2026-conference-registration.html

06/26/2026

Join us November 6-8 in Charleston for this year’s SCMEA conference! 🎊

“Lessons from the Lowcountry: Changing Coasts and Cultural Connections”, is centered around the connection between coastal ecosystems, education, and the rich cultural histories of the South Carolina Lowcountry 🦪

We are excited to share more details soon. Check out our website for more information! ⬇️

https://www.scmarineed.org/2026-conference.html

05/01/2026

Got a big idea for marine education? 🌊💡

Apply for the Renkas Marine Education Grant and bring your project to life! Grants up to $200 are available for classroom teachers and marine educators.

Apply via the SCMEA Grants & Awards page by June 1st! ⬇️

https://www.scmarineed.org/grants-and-awards.html

04/15/2026

Apply to our Membership Award for Students and Emerging Professionals before May 15 for a chance to win a FREE SCMEA membership for a year! 💰

Students apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUO7LcVvilUFpXWqBNPNuLhJPJL0KZZm-I_ZrODNkwiRuamg/viewform

Emerging Professionals apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScylEgMllQJPBD6BE2gVH858CtowZ-nM7vPMRjL1kH1AUNs1g/viewform

04/01/2026

Introducing our Scholarships and Awards Chair, Erica Hardy!

Erica grew up in North Carolina and earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from . Since then, she has worked up and down the Carolina coast as an environmental educator and tour guide.

Erica is currently the education coordinator for ‘s Marine Resources Division and the ACE Basin Reserve. On top of all of this- she earned her captain’s license and is now a backup captain as well! 🌊👩‍✈️

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205 Fort Johnson Rd
Charleston, SC
29412

Website

http://www.scmarineed.org/

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