Learn about the latest science and conservation issues impacting the Gulf of Maine, and how you can help! Confirmed speakers and topics include: Keynote: Charles Rolsky, PhD, Shaw Institute, presenting about microplastics John Mohan, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of New England – Sharks Heather Pettis, Kraus Marine Mammal Conservation Program, Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean […]
The Shaw Institute's associate research scientist, Michelle Berger, will be on hand to present a poster at this year's annual conference of the North Atlantic Chapter of SETAC. It will be held at the prestgious Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole on Cape Cod! We expect that there will be ample opportunities for networking, collaboration, and […]
At 6:30 p.m., Dr. Charles Rolsky, executive director and senior research analyst of the Shaw Institute in Blue Hill, will talk about the impact of plastic pollution on the environment and what we can do to help. He will be preceded by Plastic Pollution Solutions, a BBWC committee working to decrease the use of single-use […]
Plastic Pollution or Climate Change, Which Threat is Worse? Charles Rolsky, Ph.D., and Executive Director and Senior Research Scientist at the Shaw Institute, will deliver an Earth Day Talk at the School of Marine and Environmental Programs, at the University of New England. Rolsky’s research background addresses plastic pollution in marine and terrestrial ecosystems as […]
The Shaw Institute's executive director, Dr. Charlie Rolsky, and our associate research scientist, Michelle Berger, will be speaking at the annual Maine Biological and Medical Sciences Symposium (MBMSS). It's a statewide gathering of scientists and students; an opportunity to share research results, exchange ideas, promote collaboration, and network with Maine scientists in a variety of […]
We hope this message finds you jumping into a successful 2024! We are pleased to invite you to join us for an in-person Annual Meeting & Business Showcase Event. We want to thank our members and display our amazing businesses and services on Blue Hill Peninsula, surrounding islands and beyond! This is a time to […]
Our executive director, Dr. Charlie Rolsky, and our Special Projects Manager, Dani Rodriguez, will visit the Blue Hill Harbor School for a presentation about the Shaw Institute, followed by a microscope activity on phytoplankton and harmful algal blooms in the Gulf of Maine. We will provide water samples and have students view the samples under […]
Penobscot Bay Stewards will visit the Shaw Institute for a lecture and lab tour, conducted by our associate scientists, Michelle Berger. She'll give a general presentation on the Shaw Institute and her work on PFAS in Surry and pollutants in marine mammals. Presentation: 10-10:45 Lab Tour: 11-11:30 Interested in a tour of the Shaw Institute? […]
Stop by Peters Cove between 3-4 pm and learn how BHHT and the Shaw Institute work to preserve this site for hiking and swimming. You’ll learn how the Shaw Institute monitors this site for water quality and how you can stay informed about bacteria monitoring throughout the Summer. This pop-up event requires no registration, and […]
Maine teachers are coming to the Shaw Institute! Woodlawn and Maine TREE created a climate change educator workshop for SU93. Teachers visit local organizations to look at local perspectives on climate impacts and local knowledge of the landscape. The Shaw Institute is honored to be one of the participating locations that they'll visit. We'll host educators and provide […]
Our executive director, Dr. Charlie Rolsky, will be the featured speaker on July 7, as part of the Good Life Center's 2024 Summer Speaker Series. Charlie will be talking about microplastics and climate change.
Microplastics, together with chemicals used as additives or monomers, are increasingly understood to have human health effects, but exposure assessment methods are still in development. Across the two days we will hear from local, national, and international experts who will provide insight into the future of the field, as plastic production and consumption continues to […]