Coastal Science Symposium 2025
Hosted by the Department of Natural Sciences | Friday, Dec. 5 | College of Coastal Georgia
The College of Coastal Georgia’s Department of Natural Sciences is proud to present the 10th Annual Coastal Science Symposium – a celebration of student research, hands-on learning, conservation, and education.
This annual event, happening Friday, Dec. 5, brings together students, faculty, community members, and regional collaborators to showcase the vibrant scientific work happening on Georgia’s coast. Attendees will explore student-led poster presentations highlighting research and experiential learning in biology, health, environmental science, data science, and more!
We’re honored to welcome this year’s keynote speaker, Dr. John Carroll, Professor of Biology and Interim Director of the Institute for Coastal Plain Science at Georgia Southern University. His presentation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Carroll’s Restoration and Benthic Ecology Lab seeks to bridge the gap between ecological studies and applied science. The lab focuses on economically important shellfish species, including oysters, as model organisms to answer ecological questions with the hopes of improving management, and especially, restoration efforts.
The Coastal Science Symposium is free and open to the public. No registration is required – just come ready to learn, connect, and celebrate science on the coast!
Please Support the Coastal Science Symposium and Our Students!
This year marks the 10th meeting of the annual Coastal Science Symposium (see past proceedings here)! Since 2016, more than 350 Coastal Georgia students have presented their experiential learning to the broader community. This important event allows students to communicate and reflect upon their impactful research and service-learning activities, build confidence to present their work at regional and national conferences, and prepare for graduate studies and/or careers in science.
By donating to Coastal Georgia’s Department of Natural Sciences Foundation Account, you can directly support our students’ experiential learning, from funding their research to printing their symposium posters. Sponsors who donate by Friday, November 21, 2025, will be recognized at this year’s event. Please reach out to Jamie Bessette at jbessette@ccga.edu to discuss additional opportunities to make a lasting impact on the lives of our students in the Department of Natural Sciences.
What?
Coastal Science Symposium 2025
When?
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where?
Stembler Theatre and Campus Center Lobby | College of Coastal Georgia | Brunswick
Why?
Join students and the broader community to explore real-world challenges in ecosystem management and conservation, and see how science makes a difference in our coastal community!
We hope to see you there!
Contact Information:
Dr. Min-Cheng Tu
Dr. Tu is originally from Taiwan. He is a registered professional engineer (PE) in environmental engineering. He had been in environmental consulting for a few years after getting his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. His early research focused on stormwater management and computer simulations of surface water processes on the landscape. In recent years, his research and teaching interests switched to spatial science, including GIS (Geographic Information System), satellite remote sensing, and drone remote sensing. He loves science education and is a big fan of Carl Sagan and Neil deGrasse Tyson. Outside academia, his interests include boardgames, computer gaming, hiking, stargazing, and watching sci-fi shows/movies.