Science Seminar: How is the Gulf of Mexico like a Teapot?

McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

McGowan Library Auditorium UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Joseph Kuehl, Ph.D. Assistant Professor University of Delaware Description: The existence of multiple steady flow states in nonlinear fluid dynamic systems has been observed in many situations. Probably the most well known classical fluid dynamic example is the Coanda (Teapot) Effect, in which a slowly tilted teapot... Read more »

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Evening @ Skidaway

McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

50 Years of Science at Skidaway Institute: People, Platforms and Partnerships From the founding of Skidaway Institute of Oceanography in 1968, the field of oceanography has grown by giant proportions. To kick off a year-long series of programs to celebrate the Institute’s 50th anniversary, Dr. Herb Windom will look back at the amazing progress of... Read more »

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Evening @ Skidaway — What is a salt marsh really worth?

McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

Georgia’s salt marshes contribute greatly to the coastal environment, from providing a nursery for young marine life to serving as a buffer from storm surges. But is there a way to put a dollar value on a salt marsh? As the University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography continues its year long 50th anniversary celebration... Read more »

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Evening @ Skidaway Open Lab Night

The University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography will present an “Open Lab Night” as part of its yearlong Evening @ Skidaway series of public programs to celebrate the Institute’s 50th anniversary. On Tuesday, May 15, visitors will have the opportunity to visit informally with scientists in their laboratories. The program will begin with a... Read more »

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Evening @ Skidaway – Exploring the Ocean with Robots

McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

While much oceanographic research is still conducted by scientists going to sea in ships, in recent years, new technologies have allowed oceanographers to explore the ocean by using underwater robots. University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography researcher Catherine Edwards will present an Evening @ Skidaway program to describe her work with robots on Tuesday,... Read more »

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Open Lab Night — July 10

McGowan Library Auditorium 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA, United States

The University of Georgia Skidaway Institute of Oceanography will present an “Open Lab Night” as part of its yearlong Evening @ Skidaway series of public programs to celebrate the Institute’s 50th anniversary. On Tuesday, July 10, visitors will have the opportunity to visit informally with scientists in their laboratories. The program will begin with a... Read more »

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