π¬ Youβre Invited!
Election Night
πΒ Location: Courtyard by Marriott β Natick, MA
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Β Date: Tuesday, October 14th
π‘Β Time: 7 PM β 9 PM
Lizzie McNamee
Diving for Science: the broader impacts of working underwater
Diving for Science: the broader impacts of working underwater
In her presentation, Lizzie will talk about the legal definition of scientific diving, how it differs from recreational, commercial, and public safety, and the gray space that exists. She'll discuss risk management, mitigation, and how this all stemmed from good record keeping! Lizzie will introduce some of the amazing work the researchers at Boston University are doing in New England and around the world, and the importance of bringing students in the field and underwater. She'll finish off the talk with some community science projects that you can get involved in, with or without formal training!
Originally raised and SCUBA certified in SE Massachusetts, Lizzie spent a decade and a half working and diving in the Tropical Western Atlantic before recently returning to her home state. She has spent her life in and on the water as a scuba instructor, licensed captain, and airboat instructor and has worked alongside NASA, the Naval Experimental Dive Unit, and the National Parks Service. Her research interests include artificial reefs, strengths of community, and environmental identity in students.
