We're excited to announce the keynote and plenary speakers for the #NMEA2025 Conference—a dynamic lineup of changemakers in marine science, education, restoration, and cultural leadership. 🌎 Dr. Samuel J. Bentley Professor and sedimentary geologist, Louisiana State University One Geologist’s Perspectives on the Mississippi River Delta: Past, Present, and Future A leading expert on the Mississippi River Delta explores how human actions have reshaped this vital landscape—and what lies ahead. ♻️ Franziska Trautmann Co-founder and CEO, Glass Half Full Growing Glass Half Full: from a college backyard to a 3-acre facility Discover how a student-led glass recycling startup became a major force in coastal restoration and sustainability. 🎓 Ms. Theresa Dardar President, St. Charles the Roch, Kateri Circle; Pointe-aux-Chenes Tribe The Importance of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Community Buy-in Hear how Indigenous leadership and Traditional Ecological Knowledge helped launch Louisiana’s first Indigenous French immersion school and built local resilience. 🎶 Stegner Memorial Lecture with Dr. Tommy Michot & Les Frères Michot Cultural and Environmental Influences in the Lyrics of Cajun Songs A rich performance and discussion on how Cajun music reflects deep environmental and cultural ties to coastal Louisiana. Join us in Louisiana for these powerful stories, groundbreaking ideas, and meaningful conversations. 🔗 Register today: https://www.marine-ed.org/conference/2025 #NMEA2025 #MarineEducation #CoastalRestoration #EnvironmentalJustice #TEK #STEM #OceanLiteracy #GlassHalfFull #CajunCulture (fb)

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