Meacham is the Director of El Centro Investigador del Sistema Acuifero in Quintana Roo, Mexico. He is an experienced cave diver with over 3,000 dives logged and has extensive experience leading cave diving expeditions in the region, the most significant of which is the ongoing exploration of Sistema Ox Bel Ha and the adjacent Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. Meacham remains committed to understanding the complex dynamics of the Yucatan Peninsula’s karst aquifer and is active in exploration, conservation and education issues about the cenotes and underground rivers in the Yucatan Peninsula. He has appeared in documentary films for CNN International, The Discovery Channel, PBS, NHK, National Geographic, BBC and BBC’s Natural History unit, including the critically-acclaimed “Planet Earth” series.
As the Texas State Aquarium’s STEM Professional in Residence, Meacham will work with the Aquarium to strengthen STEM process skills through student education programs, teacher development, and guest experiences.
During his partnership with the Aquarium, Meacham will speak to students, educators and guests at a series of events titled “Hidden Underwater Treasures.”
Conservation Seminar – Open to public
Thursday, September 28, 2017
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. CST
Meacham will present his research on cenotes and open up the session for Q&A to the public at-large.
Aquavision Program
Friday, September 29
10:00 – 10:50 a.m. CST
Meacham will speak to schoolchildren located across the nation using the Aquarium’s Flint Hills Resources Aquavision Distance Learning Studio, which connects with classrooms and other groups through web-based video conferencing technology.
Teacher Workshop
Saturday, September 30
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CST
Meacham will discuss his work during a Texas Continuing Professional Education Credit workshop. Teachers will discuss classroom application and connections of Meacham’s work and are invited to submit proposals to continue working with Sam and the education team at the Aquarium through paid fellowships and curriculum development teams. To register or learn more about the workshop, contact Leslie Peart at [email protected] or (361) 881-1218.
Guest Meet and Greet
Saturday, September 30
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CST
Guests will have the chance to meet and chat with Meacham in the exhibits.
Interview and media opportunities with Sam Meacham are available at each of these events or at another arranged time from Thursday, September 28 through Sunday, October 1. Please contact Seamus McAfee using the information above to arrange a date and time.
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