A convenient testbed for applying marine technology to shipwreck investigations And a tool for contagious STEM focused education in marine exploration and research

Author

Levin, Dan ; Seidel, J. ; Gosman, Michael ; Trembanis, Arthur ; Drutjons, Matthew ; Buskop, J. ; Culp, Jim

Author_Institution

Washington Coll., Center for Environ. & Soc., Chestertown, MD, USA

fYear

2013

fDate

23-27 Sept. 2013

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

3

Abstract

A previously undetected shipwreck was imaged using seafloor mapping and geophysical technologies in the Chester River, near Chestertown Maryland. More important than its historic significance, the site is being used to create a hands-on program where students can use technology normally reserved for graduate students to explore a real archaeological site. The STEM lessons are integrated with other disciplines to make the delivery more palatable. A board game is also being devised as a fun test of marine sciences, sea technologies, and practical knowledge.

Keywords

education; rivers; Chester River; Chestertown Maryland; STEM lessons; board game; geophysical technologies; graduate students; hands-on program; marine sciences; marine technology; real archaeological site; seafloor mapping; undetected shipwreck investigations; Acoustic beams; Acoustics; Educational institutions; Games; Marine vehicles; Oceans; Ocean Exploration; STEM Education; Shipwreck; geophysical investigation; seafloor mapping;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Oceans - San Diego, 2013

Conference_Location

San Diego, CA

Type

conf

Filename

6741145