Chancellor John Pugh has been named chair of the Advisory Board of Directors for COSEE Alaska (coseealaska. net). The Centers for Ocean Science Education Excellence is a national initiative funded by the National Science Foundation. The COSEE mission is to serve as a bridge between ocean science researchers and educators and as a catalyst for marine science education. COSEE is working closely with ocean scientists, educators and coastal community members to:

• Weave
  Link scientists, educators and coastal communities in Alaska and nationwide with emphasis on ocean climate change.
• Bridge
  Communicate western science and traditional knowledge about ocean climate change to Alaska and the nation.
• Invite
  Increase participation in ocean sciences by underrepresented and under-served audiences.
• Pathfind
  Provide tools and services to ocean scientists for effective outreach with focus on ocean climate change literacy.
• Share
  Enhance teacher capabilities for incorporating ocean climate change and place-based knowledge into curricula.