NESS SEA AmeriCorps Program

NESS SEA AmeriCorps Program The NESS SEA AmeriCorps Program uses national service to engage students in STEM based ocean adventure learning NESS SEA AmeriCorps Members serve to:

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The NESS SEA (STEM Education Ambassador) AmeriCorps program uses national service to engage the students of New London in STEM-based ocean adventure learning. Each year, our AmeriCorps members join a national movement of over 75,000 Americans who dedicate themselves to intensive service in communities across the country. NESS SEA AmeriCorps members serve alongside New London Public School (NLPS) t

eachers to provide students with additional support, mentoring and tutoring during the academic school day. They also design and implement STEM-based, extended learning afterschool and summer programs to NLPS students and other New London community organizations utilizing marine science, adventure sports and sailing as the educational platform. Actively ENGAGE students to learn by seeing and doing.

2. CREATE innovative STEM curriculum through collaboration with teachers.

3. PROVIDE student support through tutoring and mentoring.

4. EMPOWER students to discover their personal best by facing new challenges.

5. SHARE enjoyment of the sea and teach its science with students from all backgrounds.

6. ENCOURAGE students to respect and preserve their natural environment and community


The NESS SEA AmeriCorps program is a proud member of the AmeriCorps National Service Network. The program is supported by the Connecticut Commission on Community Service, a partnership between the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Connecticut Department of Higher Education. New England Science & Sailing Foundation is actively recruiting members for the 2021-2022 cohort for the NESS SEA (STEM Education Ambassador) AmeriCorps program. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Thank you for following along with us during AmeriCorps week. Thank you to all our current and past members that have ch...
03/15/2025

Thank you for following along with us during AmeriCorps week. Thank you to all our current and past members that have chosen to do a year of service with the NESS SEA AmeriCorps program. Your impact on the communities you serve does not stop after your year of service, NESS is grateful to have the opportunity to have such an impactful program for 10 amazing years!

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: HENRY “Ripple” "This is my second year with the NESS SEA AmeriCorps program. I enjoyed sharing my love...
03/15/2025

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: HENRY “Ripple”

"This is my second year with the NESS SEA AmeriCorps program. I enjoyed sharing my love for science and the ocean so much during my first year of service and have been having a lot of fun continuing to bring experience-based lessons to the students of southeastern Connecticut. I have enjoyed growing to be a part of this community in the past year and look forward to continuing to build a connection with the communities we serve.
This year, I've been able to spend more time at NESS’s Stonington location helping maintain and improve our aquariums and aquaponics system and joining in on many of the programs that are run out of our classrooms and throughout the Stonington borough. I hope to continue my career in education after the completion of this term of service and inspire the next generation of scientists."

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: HEATHER "Cyclone" "I grew up in the suburbs of Illinois and never had access to the oceans, but at a y...
03/14/2025

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: HEATHER "Cyclone"

"I grew up in the suburbs of Illinois and never had access to the oceans, but at a young age I was inspired to become a marine biologist after watching Sea Rescue, an ABC show documenting marine animal rescues, weekly. To pursue this passion, I attended Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida where I had the opportunity to conduct research in the Gulf of Mexico, Delaware Bay, and in Lake Michigan studying anthropogenic impacts on marine environments. Through these experiences, I discovered my love for offshore research and hope to pursue this interest further after my year of service with the NESS SEA AmeriCorps program.

I joined AmeriCorps to give back to communities and make ocean sciences more accessible. I hope to spread my fascination for the ocean and encourage students to be better stewards of the environment.

During my free time, I like to read, discover new coffee shops, visit museums, and hang out at the beach."

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MADDIE "Twister"“I have loved the ocean my whole life but, growing up in Iowa, I could only see it on ...
03/13/2025

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: MADDIE "Twister"

“I have loved the ocean my whole life but, growing up in Iowa, I could only see it on our yearly vacation. While in college, I decided to officially pursue a career in marine science, spending a summer doing research in Florida and a semester studying marine science in Turks & Caicos with the School for Field Studies. This past May, I graduated from Davidson College with a degree in Biology.

I decided to join the NESS SEA AmeriCorps program largely because I wanted to share my love and passion for the ocean with others. I am someone who learns best in a hands-on environment and was so excited to learn this was a major part of NESS' mission. Through my time so far, I have enjoyed seeing how excited our students are to come to NESS and learn something outside of their normal curriculum. After the AmeriCorps program, I hope to pursue a graduate degree in Biology, with a focus on marine animal behavior.”

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Zoe "Sunflower""Hello! My name is Zoe, I am a CT local! I have been having an amazing time servin...
03/12/2025

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Meet Zoe "Sunflower"

"Hello! My name is Zoe, I am a CT local! I have been having an amazing time serving my community by providing ocean-based experiential learning to students. It is extremely rewarding to teach students about marine science- a subject they may not have been able to learn about otherwise.

In my free time I love being outside- going to the beach, hiking, skiing, and exploring. My fellow member Maddie and I love to bake sweet treats and bread! After AmeriCorps I plan on pursuing an environmental science career and continuing to explore and do the things that I love!"

: Connecticut ranked #7 in America for formal volunteering through an organization! Thanks to the more than one millio...
03/12/2025

: Connecticut ranked #7 in America for formal volunteering through an organization! Thanks to the more than one million people in Connecticut who unite and strengthen our communities by serving others and tackling some of the nation’s toughest challenges.

Celebrate with us and learn more about the ranking and Volunteering and Civic Life in America research: AmeriCorps.gov/VolunteeringInAmerica.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: EMMA “SharkBait”"Hi, my name is Emma and I'm from Scituate, MA! I've always been passionate about the ...
03/11/2025

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: EMMA “SharkBait”

"Hi, my name is Emma and I'm from Scituate, MA! I've always been passionate about the outdoors, especially the ocean, and I started scuba diving at age 12. I graduated from the University of Vermont in 2023 with a B.S. in Environmental Studies. It was at UVM that I fell in love with outdoor education and worked as an educator with Sea Grant Lake Champlain and the Lake Champlain Basin Program. After graduating, I ended up going on a spontaneous, once-in-a-lifetime trip with my family and spent 8 months living on our boat, exploring southern waters.

After a year on the boat with my family, it was time to take the first steps in my career which led me to find the NESS SEA AmeriCorps program! I chose this year of service because I believe that the outdoors should be enjoyed by everyone. This program allows me to share what I am passionate about with others and ignite a passion for the environment in the next generation. These last few months at NESS have been an amazing opportunity that has not only strengthened my passion for teaching others but has allowed me learn something new every day!"

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: JADE "Katfish""I was raised in a small farming community in Iowa, so my access to the ocean as a child...
03/10/2025

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: JADE "Katfish"

"I was raised in a small farming community in Iowa, so my access to the ocean as a child was limited. Nonetheless, through summer vacations I gained a love for the sea. I attended Eckerd College in Florida and graduated with a B.S. in marine science. During college I gained a passion for marine invertebrates, specifically marine worms and parasites. I hope to one day pursue a Master’s or PhD in marine parasite ecology. I joined NESS because I wanted to gain teaching experience while getting the chance to explore New England!"

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03/10/2025

Happy ! We're proud to showcase NESS SEA AmeriCorps members and alums proudly sporting their 🅰️ to get things done for communities across the country. From hard hats to t-shirts and boots, they demonstrate how extraordinary acts of ordinary citizens bring out the best in America.

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We have 6 individuals who have chosen to do a year of service with our program. NESS SEA AmeriCorps members teach experi...
03/09/2025

We have 6 individuals who have chosen to do a year of service with our program. NESS SEA AmeriCorps members teach experiential STEM-based lessons and mentor students to increase social and emotional skills like perseverance and confidence.

Throughout the week each member will be spotlighted on our page to show appreciation for their service and highlight what they bring to our program. Join us in celebrating these wonderful members!

AmeriCorps works because we put people where the need is greatest. From education to disaster recovery, millions of Amer...
03/09/2025

AmeriCorps works because we put people where the need is greatest. From education to disaster recovery, millions of Americans wear the AmeriCorps 🅰️ to showcase how service can make a difference in our communities every day. Join us in celebrating the AmeriCorps members who are making an impact during .

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🚨Coming SOON🚨 AmeriCorps Week, March 9 – 15Recognize AmeriCorps members who make a positive impact across the nation eve...
03/06/2025

🚨Coming SOON🚨 AmeriCorps Week, March 9 – 15

Recognize AmeriCorps members who make a positive impact across the nation every day through service! Whether it’s mentoring students, responding to natural disasters, or building homes, celebrate the extraordinary ways AmeriCorps works for America: AmeriCorps.gov/AmeriCorpsWeek

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The NESS SEA (STEM Education Ambassador) AmeriCorps program uses national service to engage the students of New London in STEM-based ocean adventure learning. Each year, our AmeriCorps members join a national movement of over 75,000 Americans who dedicate themselves to intensive service in communities across the country. NESS SEA AmeriCorps members serve alongside New London Public School (NLPS) teachers to provide students with additional support, mentoring and tutoring during the academic school day. They also design and implement STEM-based, extended learning afterschool and summer programs to NLPS students and other New London community organizations utilizing marine science, adventure sports and sailing as the educational platform. NESS SEA AmeriCorps Members serve to: -Actively ENGAGE students to learn by seeing and doing. -CREATE innovative STEM curriculum through collaboration with teachers. -PROVIDE student support through tutoring and mentoring. -EMPOWER students to discover their personal best by facing new challenges. -SHARE enjoyment of the sea and teach its science with students from all backgrounds. -ENCOURAGE students to respect and preserve their natural environment and community The NESS SEA AmeriCorps program is a proud member of the AmeriCorps National Service Network. The program is supported by the Connecticut Commission on Community Service, a partnership between the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Connecticut Department of Higher Education