Celia Cackowski

Summary:

A biologist by training, I spent several years in marine research before switching gears into public outreach. I now work in support of ocean literacy by creating digital media for global audiences, facilitating professional development for science teachers, and mentoring graduate students with an interest in science communication. For more details, download my CV.

Education:

Executive Certificate in Environmental Communication, Duke University
Master of Arts in Ecology & Integrative Conservation, Miami University
Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, Roger Williams University

Current Projects:

• Bridge Ocean Education Resource Center 
• Science of Shellfish Aquaculture (SoSA) Series
• Hōkūle'a / Moananuiākea Pacific Knowledge Network 
• Virginia Scientists & Educators Alliance (VA SEA)  
• Coastal & Ocean Workforce Development

Past Projects:

• Virginia Coastal Ecosystems Field Course 
• Inner Space Center / Nautilus Live 
• Digitizing Biodiversity (DigIn!)
• Census of Marine Life 

Selected Publications:

Nuss, S. M., Caputo, A., Lawrence, L., Gardiner, G. Smith, B. and Cackowski, C. (2025). Underserved Students’ Conceptualization of Ocean Scientists Including Self-Identity as a Scientist. In Ocean Literacy: The Foundation for the Success of the Ocean Decade. Springer Publishing Company. [Preview]

Bruno, B.C., Cackowski, C., Frederick, J.A., Vincent, R., Bennet, A. (2024). Applied Education Programming: Four Exemplars in Environmental Literacy and Teacher Professional Development. Oceanography. [PDF]

McGuire Nuss S., Sharpe K., Brill C.H., Lawrence L., Cackowski C. (2019). Building Capacity for Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences. In: Fauville G., Payne D., Marrero M., Lantz-Andersson A., Crouch F. (eds) Exemplary Practices in Marine Science Education. Springer, Cham; Springer International. [PDF]

Brill C.H., Lawrence L., McGuire Nuss S., Cackowski C., Sharpe K. (2019). Out of the Tower and into the Classroom: Marine Science Graduate Students as K-12 Classroom Contributors. In: Fauville G., Payne D., Marrero M., Lantz-Andersson A., Crouch F. (eds) Exemplary Practices in Marine Science Education. Springer, Cham; Springer International. [PDF]

The Sea Grant Educator Network. (2018). 10 Year NOAA Sea Grant Environmental Literacy Vision, 2018-2028. NOAA Sea Grant. [PDF]

Census of Marine Life International Secretariat. (2010). First Census of Marine Life: Highlights of a Decade of Discovery. [PDF]

Cackowski, C. (2010). Census of Marine Life: Bringing a Decade of Global Research into the Classroom. The Earth Scientist. 26(1), 18-24. [PDF]