Coastal Tracers
A Model Program to Engage Students in Authentic, Technology-Infused Coastal Research and Monitoring: Building Student Data Literacy and Career Competency Through Partnership
Project Goals
Develop lessons that integrate computer science (including the use of relevant technologies), marine science content, and data literacy into middle and high school classroom instruction.
Engage students in authentic research practices, particularly around monitoring relevant coastal data in
their communities
Determine what both teachers and students need to successfully achieve these goals together during instruction and learning
Project Leadership

Susan McKay, PI
Professor of Physics, Founding Director, RiSE Center
University of Maine

Elissa Koskela
Middle School Science Teacher
Troy Howard Middle School

Sara Lindsay, Co-PI
Associate Professor of Marine Science, RiSE Center Faculty
University of Maine

Lindsey Schortz
High School Science Teacher
Belfast Community Outreach Program in Education

Elizabeth Small
High School Science Teacher
Belfast Area High School

Marina Van der Eb, CO-PI
Maine STEM Partnership Coordinator, RiSE Center Staff
University of Maine

Damian Brady
Associate Professor of Marine Science
University of Maine

Chip Lagerbom
High School Science Teacher
Belfast Area High School

Franziska Peterson, CO-PI
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, RiSE Center Faculty
University of Maine

Christina Siddons
Evaluation Specialist, RiSE Center Staff
University of Maine

Dave thomas, CO-PI
High School Science Teacher
Belfast Area High School
PROJECT PARTNERS




This work is supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2148520