Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association to Host Scallop Dissection and Microscopy Workshop
Nantucket, MA – The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association (MMA) announces that it will host a scallop dissection and microscopy workshop, led by MMA Research Associate Dr. Valerie Hall, on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, from 10am-12pm at the MMA Research Center, 2 Vestal Street. This event is free to the public, but preregistration is encouraged.
To kick off Nantucket’s recreational scalloping season, this workshop provides the opportunity to learn about the biology and ecology of the famously delicious Nantucket Bay Scallop, discuss the details of the Nantucket scallop fishery, learn about the importance of Dr. Hall's research, and get an up-close look at live bay scallops.
Dr. Hall has lived on Nantucket for 46 years. After a 35-year career teaching high school science, mostly on Nantucket, she earned her Ph.D. in Fisheries Oceanography at the University of Massachusetts’ School for Marine Science and Technology in 2014. She then began a research and mentoring program at the MMA which has just completed its seventh summer. During that time, Dr. Hall has worked with over 80 high school and college students alike. Students earn community service hours and have benefitted immensely from Dr. Hall’s program, many of them asking to return for subsequent seasons.
The Maria Mitchell Association is a private non-profit organization. Founded in 1902, the MMA works to preserve the legacy of Nantucket native astronomer, naturalist, librarian, and educator, Maria Mitchell. The Maria Mitchell Association operates two observatories, a natural science museum, an aquarium, a research center, and preserves the historic birthplace of Maria Mitchell. A wide variety of science and history-related programming is offered throughout the year for people of all ages.
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For Immediate Release
October 4, 2022
Contact: Erin Holdgate, Marketing Director
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