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All Brown Bag Seminars (unless otherwise noted) are held from 12 noon - 1 p.m. in the NOAA Central Library, 2nd Floor, SSMC#3, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring. Teleconference is available - email Library.Reference@noaa.gov. Call Mary Lou Cumberpatch (301-713-2600 ext.129) or Skip Theberge (301-713-2600 ext. 115) for further information or to set up a Brown Bag.
A list of previous Brown Bags is available on the Archive Brown Bags page.

Friday, August 21, at 12 noon
Title: Chart the Future: NOAA's Next Generation Strategic Plan
Speaker: Paul Doremus, Deputy Assistant Administrator & Director of Strategic Planning, NOAA Program, Planning and Integration
Speaker Bio: http://www.ppi.noaa.gov/PPI_Organization/paul_doremus.html
Remote access via webinar will be available.

Abstract: It’s time to "Chart the Future" to better prepare for the external developments and challenges we face while continuing to serve as the nation’s most trusted source on environmental leadership. Join us in our commitment to reassess and renew the mission, vision, and goals of NOAA as part of the Next Generation Strategic Plan. The objective of the Next Generation Strategic Plan is to inform and respond to the priorities of the new administration; to engage and respond to stakeholders; to respond to the long-term external challenges facing the agency; and to meet the GPRA and related requirements. This initiative aims to support our role in helping understand and predict changes in Earth's environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our Nation's economic, social, and environmental needs.
Powerpoint Slides (ppt format)

Remote access via webinar: Meeting Number: 742656968 Meeting Passcode: FPGIRX9C 1. Join the meeting: http://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join.php?sigKey=mymeetings&i=742656968&p=FPGIRX9C&t=c 2. Enter the required fields. 3. Indicate that you have read the Privacy Policy. 4. Click on Proceed. Audio is separate call-in: 866-631-5469 Passcode: 3958086

Thursday, September 10 at 12 noon
Astrid Koch, European Commission Science and Technology Counselor
Sponsored by NOAA Research, International Activities Office

Tuesday, September 15 at 12 noon
DC EnvironMentors will present a review of the benefits to NOAA employees in serving as a mentor to area Senior High School Students, development of a science project and many other volunteer opportunities to help high school students consider careers in the environmental sciences. It is a great opportunity for NOAA employees to share their expertise.
Speakers: Jacklyn Shafir, DC EnvironMentors Program Manager; Ed Gorecki, former Mentor

Wednesday, September 16
Title: Communicating NOAA's Science and Data Through Social Media Tools -
Speakers: Bradley Akamine, NOAA Director of Online Communications, Ron Jones, NWS Internet Projects Specialist and Chair, DoC Social Media Working Group, Pat Erdenberger, NOAA Records Officer, Kate Naughten, NOAA Fisheries, and Emily Crum, NOAA National Ocean Service.
Remote access via webinar will be available.

Abstract: Panel Discussion on best practices, policies, and innovative use of social media tools within NOAA and Department of Commerce. Has your program considered using YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Addthis.com, Flickr, or other Web 2.0 tools? Lively discussion promised on using these new technology and communications tools to make NOAA data and science more useful, more efficient and more transparent to the public.

Thursday, September 17
The Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS) RISA team will be presenting on some of the work they have done with engaging tribal communities and incorporating local knowledge into climate risk management and adaptation plans. Sponsored by Climate Program Office.

Thursday, September 17 at 11 am EST and 2 pm EST
YOUR ONLINE NOAA LIBRARY: Using CSA Illumina Databases Session I
Remote access via webinar will be available. The recorded webinar will also be available for viewing for those who missed the webinar or would like to review the material at a later date. To register please send email to Library.Reference@noaa.gov and state in-person or remote access.

Friday, September 18 from 1) 11:00 AM-1:00 PM EST and 2) 2:00-4:00 PM EST
YOUR ONLINE NOAA LIBRARY: ENDNOTE Training Session I - Beginning
Remote access via webinar will be available. The recorded webinar will also be available for viewing for those who missed the webinar or would like to review the material at a later date. To register please send email to Library.Reference@noaa.gov and state in-person or remote access.

September 24 at 12:00 PM
"Web Training Through the Federal Acquisition Institute," presented by Department of Defense, Federal Acquisition Institute. Hosted by NOAA Fishereis EEO/Diversity Committee.
Remote access via webinar will be available.

Friday, September 25 September 18 from 1) 11:00 AM-1:00 PM EST and 2) 2:00-4:00 PM EST
YOUR ONLINE NOAA LIBRARY: ENDNOTE Training Session II - Advanced
Remote access via webinar will be available. The recorded webinar will also be available for viewing for those who missed the webinar or would like to review the material at a later date. To register please send email to Library.Reference@noaa.gov and state in-person or remote access.

September 29 at 12:00 PM
"Ocean for Life: Enhancing Cultural Understanding through Ocean Science" will be presented by the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.
Speakers: Jonathan Shannon, OFL 2009 program director, ONMS Education Liaison, Michiko Martin, ONMS Communications and Outreach Division head, Letise LaFeir, NMSF Director of Education and Government Relations
Remote access via webinar will be available.

Abstract: All life in the ocean is connected and in the same way our human cultures are all connected. Diversity is a strength in the ocean world. So too in ours. The goal of the Ocean for Life program is to bring better understanding of the diverse marine world and of the diverse peoples of the world. Our lives depend on close connections to the ocean -- and on the close connections that link us all. During two field studies, one to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (July 15-30) and the other to the Cordell Bank, Gulf of the Farallones, and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuaries (July 29-Aug 9), high school students from Western and Middle Eastern countries worked together to learn more about marine science and each other's cultures. The students captured their experience by creating youth media projects based upon the three themes of Ocean for Life: a sense of place, interconnectedness, and ocean conservation and stewardship. These projects will be shared along with highlights from the two field studies. Upon returning to their home communities, the participants are encouraged to use their experience to become better stewards of their local environment, promote its connection to the ocean, and strengthen the links they have built to the communities and cultures of their fellow participants. We will also discuss how you can help this effort, through serving as a mentor and/or forum moderator on www.oceanforlife.org.

September 30 at 2:00 PM
YOUR ONLINE NOAA LIBRARY: Lexis-Nexis Session I
Remote access via webinar will be available. The recorded webinar will also be available for viewing for those who missed the webinar or would like to review the material at a later date. To register please send email to Library.Reference@noaa.gov and state in-person or remote access.

October 1 or 2
Climate Change Extension work in the Southeast. Sponsored by NOAA Sea Grant Office.
Remote access via webinar will be available.

October 20 at 12 noon
Regional and External Affairs Division, NOAA Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)

October 23 or 30 12:00 noon
Dr. Paul Snelgrove, Memorial University in Canada, is currently on sabbatical in Woods Hole. Dr. Snelgrove is the Program Director for the Canadian Healthy Ocean Network (CHONe; www.chone.ca). With about 15 academic institutions and over 100 PIs, CHONe is the largest Canadian research program focusing on marine biodiversity. The Network focuses particularly on geographical patterns in biodiversity, population connectivity and ecosystem functionality, and management support is an important element in the CHONe approach.

October 28 at 2:00 PM
YOUR ONLINE NOAA LIBRARY: Lexis-Nexis Session II
Remote access via webinar will be available. The recorded webinar will also be available for viewing for those who missed the webinar or would like to review the material at a later date. To register please send email to Library.Reference@noaa.gov and state in-person or remote access.

November 4 at 12 noon
Sponsored by NOAA Marine Debris program.

November 25 at 2:00 PM
YOUR ONLINE NOAA LIBRARY: Lexis-Nexis Session III
Remote access via webinar will be available. The recorded webinar will also be available for viewing for those who missed the webinar or would like to review the material at a later date. To register please send email to Library.Reference@noaa.gov and state in-person or remote access.

Thursday, December 10 at 11 am EST and 2 pm EST
YOUR ONLINE NOAA LIBRARY: Using CSA Illumina Databases Session II
Remote access via webinar will be available. The recorded webinar will also be available for viewing for those who missed the webinar or would like to review the material at a later date. To register please send email to Library.Reference@noaa.gov and state in-person or remote access.

Additional seminars: OneNOAA Science Discussion Seminar Series
(http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/General/NODC-About/Outreach/) (open access).