Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation CERF

! Last week, CERF Executive Director Susan Park attended the Atlantic Canada Coastal and Estuarine Science Society and Bay of Fundy Ecosystem Partnership joint meeting at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick. She was accompanied by Rising TIDES scholars Natalia Schoenberg (Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Kendra Sampson (Acadia University and Saint Mary's University Halifax) who both gave presentations. Congrats to Kendra on winning a presentation award, and thank you to ACCESS and BoFEP for hosting an informative and engaging meeting!

One of our affiliate societies, the New England Estuarine Research Society, just launched a new Instagram.

Go give them a follow to stay in the loop on all things happening across the region 🌊

The 2026 Spring Meeting of the New England Estuarine Research Society (NEERS) was held 24-25 April at SUNY Plattsburgh. Two current scholars, Nana Obeng Adu-Agyei and Tamara Rivera, along with two alum mentors, Danielle Perry and Valeria Hernandez Talavera. Congratulations to Tamara on receiving the best graduate student presentation, and thank you to NEERS for welcoming our scholars and hosting a great meeting!

🌊 Calling all Grad Students! 🌊

Are you ready to dive into the world of coastal policy and marine management? The 2026 E. Gordon Grau Fellowship is officially accepting applications!
This 2-year paid fellowship program matches highly motivated graduates with host offices in state, federal, or municipal agencies and nonprofits across Hawaiʻi.

💰 The Perk: $66,000 annual stipend ($5,500/month)

📍 The Impact: Work on watershed management, marine policy, and conservation in Hawaiʻi.

🎓 Eligibility: Recent graduates (Masters, PhD, or JD) from Hawaiʻi institutions, OR Hawaiʻi high school grads who studied outside of Hawaiʻi!

🗓️ APPLICATIONS DUE: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, by 5:00 PM HST.

How to apply: Submit your CV, personal statement, and transcripts via eSeaGrant.

CERF Executive Director Susan Park was excited to attend the 2026 Pacific Estuarine Research Society Meeting this past week at the OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon, for two days of learning, networking, and fun. She was joined by two current scholars - Andrea Dávila and Sof Fox - and two alums - Alex Zinck and Sage Enright. Congratulations to Andrea on receiving honorary mention for best undergraduate presentation, and thank you to PERS for a great meeting!

📝 Registration Open — NMEA 2026

We’re proud to partner with NMEA as an Affiliate Organization for NMEA 2026: Meeting of the Waters, 12–16 July 2026, in Cambridge, MD.

Join educators from across the country for professional learning, collaboration, and a dedicated CERF Track highlighting work from our community.

🗓 Register by 1 July 2026
🔗 Register and learn more: marine-ed.org/2026

🚨 Physical Oceanography Career Opportunity Alert! 🚨

Are you passionate about coastal and estuarine physical oceanography? The University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas is hiring a Physical Oceanography Technician! Join a dynamic team conducting cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico. 🔹 M.S. level position 🔹 Experience with ADCP measurements, environmental data processing & mooring deployments 🔹 Balance of fieldwork, data analysis, and collaboration

Are you ready to advance understanding of the physical drivers of coastal and shelf ecosystems? Learn more and apply: https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/PORT-ARANSAS-TX/Physical-Oceanography-Technician_R_00045404

As part of CERF's Rising TIDES program, scholars have the opportunity to attend an Affiliate Society meeting. This year, Saia Bennett, Rashel Caraballo, and Ima Hosseinzadeh are at the 2026 AERS and SEERS Joint Meeting in Morehead City, NC, along with alum Diandre' Richie and past mentor Lori Sutter!

🎤 Call for Proposals Last Chance — NMEA 2026
We’re excited to be an Affiliate Organization for NMEA 2026: Meeting of the Waters, taking place July 12–16, 2026 in Cambridge, MD.

We encourage our members to submit session proposals sharing innovative programs, research, or professional learning in marine and aquatic education to be featured in our dedicated CERF Track of Sessions within the conference program.

🗓 CFP open January 1–February 28, 2026
🔗 Learn more and submit: marine-ed.org/2026

Looking for a new job in the New Year? Become a CERF member today and get access to some of the top positions in the field. Apply for your next job today! https://cerf.science/job-board