Strategic Solutions in Environmental Policy
OCEAN BLUE
HAPPY HOURS
Sharing knowledge, inspiring innovation, and building community.
BYOB.
Ocean Blue Happy Hours are a series of virtual oceans-themed happy hours with moderated discussions on topics of interest to the community, and opportunities for networking in breakout sessions.
Happy hours are open to participants at all career stages and backgrounds. We welcome any and all ocean lovers and practitioners. You must RSVP to participate.
Please sign up to become part of our mailing list, RSVP to get the login details, and provide any feedback below!
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How to get involved with Ocean Blue Happy Hours:
Become a Guest Co-Host or Moderator
Email us to moderate an upcoming happy hour, or suggest a topic and be a guest co-host! As a co-host, the topics and speakers will be led by you, and we will support you by helping coordinate speakers, come up with an agenda, and manage the Happy Hour.
We will continue to prioritize the voices of early career ocean scientists and highlight the work of underrepresented researchers and policy-makers in the ocean sciences. Email us with ideas (Emily: emily@espadvisor.com / Rennie: rmeyers@nsf.gov)
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Network and discuss community-led topics - BYOB
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Suggest topics, speakers, and share your thoughts
Previous Happy Hour Recordings
Not all happy hours are recorded
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Wed, May 22U.S. CapitolMay 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMU.S. Capitol, Congressional Visitor Center (CVC) Room 268Hear from leaders in the Mid-Atlantic ocean observing network about how 20 years of MARACOOS data has strengthened hurricane prediction and preparedness, enhanced search and rescue missions, supported fisheries, informed offshore energy development, and ensured public health.
Wed, May 22Kennedy Caucus Room: Russell 325May 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMKennedy Caucus Room: Russell 325, 2 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USAJoin us for an evening of celebration, appreciation, and forward-looking dialogue as we acknowledge the collective efforts that have propelled IOOS and MARACOOS to the forefront of applied ocean science and innovation.
Thu, May 23Salt LineMay 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSalt Line, 79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
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Ocean Blue Happy Hours are often recorded for folks who can't make it. If any participant does not want the video to be shared publicly, it will not be. Breakout sessions are not included in the recordings.
