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. If I can be of assistance in finding resources for your program or classroom, please don't hesitate to reach out at the email above. For more details about my background in marine education, please download my CV. 

Education

Executive Certificate in Environmental Communication, Duke University
Master of Arts in Biology, Miami University Global Field Program
Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, Roger Williams University

Current Projects

• Bridge Ocean Education Resource Center 
• Coastal & Ocean Workforce Development 
• Virginia Scientists & Educators Alliance
• Virginia Coastal Ecosystems Field Course
• Master Oyster Gardener Program 
• Digitizing Biodiversity Initiative 
• Camp Launch

Selected Publications

Nuss, S. M., Caputo, A., Lawrence, L., Gardiner, G. Cackowski, C., and Smith, B.  (Accepted). Underserved Students’ Conceptualization of Ocean Scientists Including Self-Identity as a Scientist. In Ocean Literacy: The Foundation for the Success of the Ocean Decade. Springer Publishing Company.

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]