Schedule

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Kick off the Symposium by mingling with poster presenters as they showcase their work. Pastries and coffee will be available until 9:30 a.m.

Presentation by Alex Reed, Director of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection (RCP) Introduction by Dr. Doug Roberts, President and CEO of the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

Catch up with colleagues and make new connections over a buffet lunch on the level 5 terrace.

ReeFL Grant Writing Workshop is presented by Florida International University's Center for Excellence in Writing as well as Writing and Rhetoric Program. The one-hour workshop starts with grant writing tips (before, during, and after writing), and continues with group activities to cater for your needs. It is a session of minds-on and hands-on interactions with writing faculty and writing consultants.

We are working to scale Florida’s Coral Reef restoration efforts above and below the water, but our current capacity does not match the vision, especially for in-water work. This session will be used to explore and brainstorm innovative methods for scaling in-water coral restoration in Florida. Moderated by Allison Holevoet, Florida's Coral Reef Resilience Program Coordinator for Florida Sea Grant

Hosted by Erika Mayor. In this workshop, we will explore how authentic storytelling and user-generated content (UGC) can strengthen trust and amplify an organization’s mission. Attendees will learn strategies to help build brand credibility and inspire action across various social media platforms