Roane State faculty members plan record-breaking underwater stay
HARRIMAN—Two Roane State Community College faculty members plan to live and work under the surface of the sea for 72 days this fall. While underwater, associate professor of biology Bruce Cantrell and...
View ArticleRoane State professor hopes to inspire girls through undersea classroom
The National Science Board’s 2014 Science and Engineering Indicators report contains an all-too-familiar statistic. Women account for only 28 percent of the workforce in science and engineering jobs....
View ArticleBuzz Aldrin will be among guests on ‘Classroom Under the Sea’
HARRIMAN—Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second person to walk on the moon, will be among the guests appearing this fall on “Classroom Under the Sea,” an online show hosted by two educators living...
View Article‘Classroom Under the Sea’ today to feature astronauts Aldrin, Gernhardt
How do astronauts learn how to land on an asteroid? They practice under the sea. Astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Mike Gernhardt will discuss how the undersea environment has helped astronauts train for...
View Article‘Classroom Under the Sea’ to feature astronauts Aldrin, Gernhardt
Astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Mike Gernhardt will discuss how the undersea environment has helped astronauts train for missions beyond the atmosphere during the next episode of “Classroom Under the Sea,”...
View ArticleLionfish invasion, sharks to be featured in ‘Classroom Under the Sea’
One of the most destructive forces in the ocean today is a fish. One of the most misunderstood fish in the ocean is known for its destructive force. The lionfish and the shark will be the topics of...
View ArticleRoane State’s Fain sets record for female living underwater
As Roane State Community College educators Jessica Fain and Bruce Cantrell pursue a world record for longest time spent living underwater, Fain has already made her mark. Cantrell, a biology professor,...
View ArticleThursday episode of ‘Classroom Under Sea’ to address exploration, climate change
Ocean exploration and climate change will be the topics of the next episode of “Classroom Under the Sea,” an online lecture series hosted by two educators living underwater for 73 days. The live...
View ArticleRecreational diving’s impact on conservation will be topic of ‘Classroom...
Highly trained marine scientists are not the only people who can help conserve the oceans. Recreational divers play an important role in protecting underwater resources. Learn how to become a...
View ArticlePublic invited to speak live with Roane State educators living underwater
Two Roane State Community College educators living underwater for 73 days will share their experiences and answer questions during a live video chat session on Tuesday, December 2, at the college’s...
View ArticleConserving coral reefs: Learn more in ‘Classroom Under the Sea’ on Thursday
The devastation of coral reefs will be the topic of the next episode of “Classroom Under the Sea,” an online lecture series hosted by two local college educators living underwater for more than two...
View ArticleFinal episode of ‘Classroom Under the Sea’ on Thursday
In their last “Classroom Under the Sea” episode before resurfacing, Roane State Community College professors Bruce Cantrell and Jessica Fain will reflect on their record-breaking 73-day underwater...
View ArticleRoane State educators complete record-breaking 73-day underwater stay
KEY LARGO, Florida—After a record-breaking 73 days living underwater, two local college professors surfaced Monday and enjoyed the feel of sunlight for the first time in more than two months. They...
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