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Joanna Woerner Integration and Application Network Joanna Woerner Web and Social Media Analyst joanna.woerner@gmail.com Indiana University Health

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SYNERGISTIC ACTIVITIES

Recent science communication training 

• Science Communication Workshop. University of New England. Biddeford, ME. January 2010.
• Using symbols and conceptual diagrams to communicate science. Society of Technical Communication Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA. June 2008.
• Effective Communications: posters and newsletters. University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. April 2007.
• Effective print communications. Cooperative Oxford Laboratory. June 2006.
• Science Communication and Integrated Assessment. University of Florida. Florida Sea Grant. July 2006.
• Principles of Effective Communication. Chesapeake Watershed Forum. National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, West Virginia. November 2006.

Recent evaluation activities 

• Designed the EcoCheck document effectiveness and impact evaluation plan. 2010. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Oxford Cooperative Laboratory. Oxford, MD.
• D esigned and executed Centers for Ocean Science Education Excellence Coastal Trends program evaluation and Internal Review Board application. 2009. University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Cambridge, MD.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite CS (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Longstaff, B.J., T.B.J. Carruthers, W.C. Dennison, T.R. Lookingbill, J.M. Hawkey, J.E. Thomas, E.C. Wicks, and J. Woerner. 2010. Integrating and applying science: A practical handbook for effective coastal ecosystem assessment. IAN Press, Cambridge, MD.

Ksiazek, K., K. McGlathery, L. Reynolds, A. Schwarzschild, C. Wikerson, T. Carruthers, C. Gurbisz, J.L. Woerner, and L. Murray. 2009. Learning about coastal trends: What is the story with seagrass...and how does it affect me? Science Activities. 46(3): 27-31.

Bricker S.B., B. Longstaff, W.C. Dennison, A.B. Jones, K. Boicourt, E.C. Wicks, and J.L. Woerner. 2008. Effects of nutrient enrichment in the nation's estuaries: A decade of change. Harmful Algae 8:21–32.

Bricker, S., B. Longstaff, W. Dennison, A. Jones, K. Boicourt, C. Wicks, and J.L. Woerner. 2007. Effects of nutrient enrichment in the nation's estuaries: A decade of change. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Silver Springs, Maryland.

Lance, H. J.L. Woerner, W.C. Dennison, C. Neil, C. Wilson, M. Elliot, M. Shively, J. Graine, and R. Jeavons. 2007. Defending Our National Treasure: A Department of Defense Chesapeake Bay Restoration Partnership 1998-2004. Integration and Application Network, University of Maryland Center for Enivronmental Science, Cambridge, Maryland.

Woerner, J.L. 2006. Mixing bits and pieces: How technical writers meet the needs of the larger writing communities through intertextualiy. MA thesis. Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.

Woerner, J.L. and Roger C. Wood. 2003.  An analysis of northern diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin terrapin) roadkills on the Cape May Peninsula in New Jersey, USA: 1992–2002. Proceedings of the Second International Congress on Chelonian Conservation. Dakar, Senegal: June 2003.

Publications

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Peer-reviewed Publications
2012
Murray L, Gurbisz C, Gibson D, Woerner JL, Carruthers TJB (2012) Collaborative partnerships help bridge the gap between science and education. Eos Trans. AGU 93(49):510 Abstract: Scientists talk to scientists and educators talk to educators, but seldom do the two camps interact in a collaborative fashion. This gap between science and education results in poor student achievement and a general lack of interest in sciences. Permanent link  | Save citation:  RTF  PDF  LaTeX
2009
Ksiazek K, McGlathery K, Reynolds L, Schwartzchild A, Wilkerson C, Carruthers TJB, Gurbitsz C, Woerner JL, Murray L (2009) Learning about Coastal Trends: what is the story with seagrasses... and how does it affect me? Science Activities 46(3):27–31 Abstract: Flowering plants that live underwater in marine and estuarine habitats (seagrasses) are important because they support human food sources, such as crabs and fish, as well as endangered animals, such as turtles and manatees. Seagrasses are now known to be declining globally, largely as a result of increasing pressure from human populations living along the coast and specifically increasing nutrient inputs. Using a 5e format (Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, Evaluate) and interactive Web-based delivery for resources, the authors generated materials to cover the who, where, what, and why of seagrass. By learning about seagrasses, including their decline and current seagrass restoration efforts, students will become familiar with ecosystem interactions, global trends, current scientific research, and the decisions and policy-making processes involved in seagrass preservation and conservation. This lesson not only helps students learn about some of the environmental problems caused by the growing human population, but also urges them to become part of a solution. Keywords: aquatic plants;coastal trends;5e model;seagrass Permanent link  | Save citation:  RTF  PDF  LaTeX
Books
2010
Longstaff BJ, Carruthers TJB, Dennison WC, Lookingbill TR, Hawkey JM, Thomas JE, Wicks EC, Woerner JL (2010) Integrating and Applying Science: A practical handbook for effective coastal ecosystem assessment. IAN Press, Cambridge, MD, 244 pp Abstract: Vast areas of the globe's coastal zone have experienced significant declines in ecosystem health. Deteriorating water quality, loss and alteration of vital habitats, and reduced populations of fish and shellfish are some of the major changes recorded. Regardless of the differences between cultures, climate regions, and population pressures, integrated management and assessment is required to solve coastal environmental problems. Establishing and running an effective assessment program is a complex process that necessitates strategic collaboration and partnerships between many individuals and agencies. This book was written to make the process of running a coastal assessment program easier and the outcomes more effective. It provides a step‒by‒step approach from data collection and information management to synthesis and application and draws on the knowledge of a variety of coastal scientists and managers. The book is divided into four sections that represent the four major steps needed to apply data within an coastal assessment program: community engagement, community knowledge, environmental information, and data collection. Keywords: community engagement; community knowledge; environmental information; environmental data collection Permanent link  | Save citation:  RTF  PDF  LaTeX
2007
Lane H, Woerner JL, Dennison WC, Neill C, Wilson C, Elliott M, Shively M, Graine J, Jeavons R (2007) Defending Our National Treasure: Department of Defense Chesapeake Bay Restoration Partnership 1998-2004. Integration and Application Network, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Cambridge, MD, 176 Abstract: Defending Our National Treasure: A Department of Defense Chesapeake Bay Restoration Partnership 1998–2004 provides an overview of major issues impacting the Chesapeake Bay, history of the Department of Defense’s involvement in Bay restoration efforts, current Department of Defense Chesapeake Bay restoration initiatives, specific case studies, and viewpoints of various key individuals dedicated to restoration. These topics are presented in a richly illustrated style including maps, photographs, conceptual diagrams, and figures to uniquely communicate information and make it accessible to a broad audience. Each section provides the essence of each topic rather than the complete and comprehensive treatment. For example, there are numerous documents describing Chesapeake Bay and Department of Defense initiatives (www.denix.osd.mil). Defending Our National Treasure provides the context and background for the issues impacting the Chesapeake Bay and describes the restoration activities conducted on the Department of Defense installations within the Bay watershed. Permanent link  | Save citation:  RTF  PDF  LaTeX
Book Contributions
2010
Thomas JE, Hawkey JM, Jones AB, Wicks EC, Woerner JL (2010) Chapter 3: Communication products: creating a process for generating science communication products. In: Longstaff BJ, Carruthers TJB, Dennison WC, Lookingbill TR, Hawkey JM, Thomas JE, Wicks EC, Woerner JL (eds) Integrating and Applying Science: A practical handbook for effective coastal ecosystem assessment. IAN Press, Cambridge, MD, p 33–44 Abstract: This chapter discusses how to create the physical communication products needed to broadcast the messages within a communication strategy (see Chapter 4). To determine the kind of product needed, several different elements should be considered, including the background of the audience, the size of the audience, and the amount of time available to produce the product. The products discussed are conceptual diagrams, newsletters, presentations, websites, posters, and books. Permanent link  | Save citation:  RTF  PDF  LaTeX
2009
Thomas JE, Woerner JL, Abele RB, Blazer DP, Blazer GP, Cain CJ, Dawson SL, McGinty MK, Schupp CA, Spaur CC, Uphoff JH, Wilson DE (2009) Isle of Wight Bay. In: Dennison WC, Thomas JE, Cain CJ, Carruthers TJB, Hall MR, Jesien RV, Wazniak CE, Wilson DE (eds) Shifting Sands: Environmental and cultural change in Maryland's Coastal Bays. IAN Press, Camridge, MD, p 101–116 Abstract: The title of this book-Shifting Sands-refers to both the dynamic nature of the barrier islands forming the coastal lagoons of Maryland's Atlantic Ocean coastline and also the changing cultural landscape as more and more people discover these once-forgotten bays. The subtitle of the book-Environmental and cultural change in Maryland's Coastal Bays-reflects the way the book integrates natural and human influences. Shifting Sands is a richly illustrated, multi-authored introduction to Assawoman Bay, Isle of Wight Bay, St. Martin River, Sinepuxent Bay, Newport Bay, and Chincoteague Bay. This book leads the reader on a voyage of discovery, providing a user-friendly guide to the history, setting, context, and ecology of these waterways nestled behind Assateague, Fenwick, and Chincoteague Islands. Photographs, conceptual diagrams, maps, and graphs are used to showcase the key features of and major threats to these magnificent bays, watersheds, and islands, with recommendations for how to preserver them for future generations. Keywords: coastal bays;health;management;assessment;history;water quality;habitats Permanent link  | Save citation:  RTF  PDF  LaTeX
Thomas JE, Woerner JL, Abele RB, Cain CJ, Charland JW, Jesien RV, Silaphone KS (2009) St. Martin River. In: Dennison WC, Thomas JE, Cain CJ, Carruthers TJB, Hall MR, Jesien RV, Wazniak CE, Wilson DE (eds) Shifting Sands: Environmental and cultural change in Maryland's Coastal Bays. IAN Press, Camridge, MD, p 89–100 Abstract: The title of this book-Shifting Sands-refers to both the dynamic nature of the barrier islands forming the coastal lagoons of Maryland's Atlantic Ocean coastline and also the changing cultural landscape as more and more people discover these once-forgotten bays. The subtitle of the book-Environmental and cultural change in Maryland's Coastal Bays-reflects the way the book integrates natural and human influences. Shifting Sands is a richly illustrated, multi-authored introduction to Assawoman Bay, Isle of Wight Bay, St. Martin River, Sinepuxent Bay, Newport Bay, and Chincoteague Bay. This book leads the reader on a voyage of discovery, providing a user-friendly guide to the history, setting, context, and ecology of these waterways nestled behind Assateague, Fenwick, and Chincoteague Islands. Photographs, conceptual diagrams, maps, and graphs are used to showcase the key features of and major threats to these magnificent bays, watersheds, and islands, with recommendations for how to preserver them for future generations. Keywords: coastal bays;health;management;assessment;history;water quality;habitats Permanent link  | Save citation:  RTF  PDF  LaTeX
Thomas JE, Woerner JL, Blazer DP, Cain CJ, Humphries EM, Lackie KM, Luckenbach ML, McCullough VM, Spaur CC, Wazniak CE (2009) Assawoman Bay. In: Dennison WC, Thomas JE, Cain CJ, Carruthers TJB, Hall MR, Jesien RV, Wazniak CE, Wilson DE (eds) Shifting Sands: Environmental and cultural change in Maryland's Coastal Bays. IAN Press, Camridge, MD, p 77–88 Abstract: The title of this book-Shifting Sands-refers to both the dynamic nature of the barrier islands forming the coastal lagoons of Maryland's Atlantic Ocean coastline and also the changing cultural landscape as more and more people discover these once-forgotten bays. The subtitle of the book-Environmental and cultural change in Maryland's Coastal Bays-reflects the way the book integrates natural and human influences. Shifting Sands is a richly illustrated, multi-authored introduction to Assawoman Bay, Isle of Wight Bay, St. Martin River, Sinepuxent Bay, Newport Bay, and Chincoteague Bay. This book leads the reader on a voyage of discovery, providing a user-friendly guide to the history, setting, context, and ecology of these waterways nestled behind Assateague, Fenwick, and Chincoteague Islands. Photographs, conceptual diagrams, maps, and graphs are used to showcase the key features of and major threats to these magnificent bays, watersheds, and islands, with recommendations for how to preserver them for future generations. Keywords: coastal bays;health;management;assessment;history;water quality;habitats Permanent link  | Save citation:  RTF  PDF  LaTeX
Thomas JE, Woerner JL, Blazer DP, Luckenbach ML, Tarnowski ML, Wazniak CE, Wilson DE (2009) Chincoteague Bay. In: Dennison WC, Thomas JE, Cain CJ, Carruthers TJB, Hall MR, Jesien RV, Wazniak CE, Wilson DE (eds) Shifting Sands: Environmental and cultural change in Maryland's Coastal Bays. IAN Press, Camridge, MD, p 137–148 Abstract: The title of this book-Shifting Sands-refers to both the dynamic nature of the barrier islands forming the coastal lagoons of Maryland's Atlantic Ocean coastline and also the changing cultural landscape as more and more people discover these once-forgotten bays. The subtitle of the book-Environmental and cultural change in Maryland's Coastal Bays-reflects the way the book integrates natural and human influences. Shifting Sands is a richly illustrated, multi-authored introduction to Assawoman Bay, Isle of Wight Bay, St. Martin River, Sinepuxent Bay, Newport Bay, and Chincoteague Bay. This book leads the reader on a voyage of discovery, providing a user-friendly guide to the history, setting, context, and ecology of these waterways nestled behind Assateague, Fenwick, and Chincoteague Islands. Photographs, conceptual diagrams, maps, and graphs are used to showcase the key features of and major threats to these magnificent bays, watersheds, and islands, with recommendations for how to preserver them for future generations. Keywords: coastal bays;health;management;assessment;history;water quality;habitats Permanent link  | Save citation:  RTF  PDF  LaTeX
Thomas JE, Woerner JL, Cain CJ, Casey JF, Hall MR, Jesien RV, Luscher AE, Schupp CA, Wazniak CE, Wilson DE (2009) Sinepuxent Bay. In: Dennison WC, Thomas JE, Cain CJ, Carruthers TJB, Hall MR, Jesien RV, Wazniak CE, Wilson DE (eds) Shifting Sands: Environmental and cultural change in Maryland's Coastal Bays. IAN Press, Camridge, MD, p 117–124 Abstract: The title of this book-Shifting Sands-refers to both the dynamic nature of the barrier islands forming the coastal lagoons of Maryland's Atlantic Ocean coastline and also the changing cultural landscape as more and more people discover these once-forgotten bays. The subtitle of the book-Environmental and cultural change in Maryland's Coastal Bays-reflects the way the book integrates natural and human influences. Shifting Sands is a richly illustrated, multi-authored introduction to Assawoman Bay, Isle of Wight Bay, St. Martin River, Sinepuxent Bay, Newport Bay, and Chincoteague Bay. This book leads the reader on a voyage of discovery, providing a user-friendly guide to the history, setting, context, and ecology of these waterways nestled behind Assateague, Fenwick, and Chincoteague Islands. Photographs, conceptual diagrams, maps, and graphs are used to showcase the key features of and major threats to these magnificent bays, watersheds, and islands, with recommendations for how to preserver them for future generations. Keywords: coastal bays;health;management;assessment;history;water quality;habitats Permanent link  | Save citation:  RTF  PDF  LaTeX
Thomas JE, Woerner JL, Cain CJ, Charland JW, Haglan WC, Silaphone KS, Wilson DE (2009) Newport Bay. In: Dennison WC, Thomas JE, Cain CJ, Carruthers TJB, Hall MR, Jesien RV, Wazniak CE, Wilson DE (eds) Shifting Sands: Environmental and cultural change in Maryland's Coastal Bays. IAN Press, Camridge, MD, p 125–136 Abstract: The title of this book-Shifting Sands-refers to both the dynamic nature of the barrier islands forming the coastal lagoons of Maryland's Atlantic Ocean coastline and also the changing cultural landscape as more and more people discover these once-forgotten bays. The subtitle of the book-Environmental and cultural change in Maryland's Coastal Bays-reflects the way the book integrates natural and human influences. Shifting Sands is a richly illustrated, multi-authored introduction to Assawoman Bay, Isle of Wight Bay, St. Martin River, Sinepuxent Bay, Newport Bay, and Chincoteague Bay. This book leads the reader on a voyage of discovery, providing a user-friendly guide to the history, setting, context, and ecology of these waterways nestled behind Assateague, Fenwick, and Chincoteague Islands. Photographs, conceptual diagrams, maps, and graphs are used to showcase the key features of and major threats to these magnificent bays, watersheds, and islands, with recommendations for how to preserver them for future generations. Keywords: coastal bays;health;management;assessment;history;water quality;habitats Permanent link  | Save citation:  RTF  PDF  LaTeX

Science Communication Publications Browse all publications for Joanna Woerner on IAN Press OR view individually:
2012
Kruczynski WL and Fletcher PJ (2012) Tropical Connections: South Florida's marine environment. IAN Press, Cambridge, MD, 494pp (Book)
2010
Integration and Application Network (2010) A Conceptual Basis for Monitoring Vital Signs: Shenandoah National Park. IAN Press, Cambridge, MD, 20pp (Brochure)
B.J. Longstaff, T.J.B. Carruthers, W.C. Dennison, T.R. Lookingbill, J.M. Hawkey, J.E. Thomas, E.C. Wicks, J. Woerner (2010) Integrating and Applying Science: A handbook for effective coastal ecosystem assessment. IAN Press, Cambridge, MD, 258pp (Book)
2009
Woerner JL, Bishop T, Carruthers TJB, Dennison WC, Gurbisz C and Murray L (2009) Unlimited Access: Using collaborative products to make current scientific knowledge more accessible. IAN Press, Cambridge, MD, 1pp (Poster)
Petersen JE, Kennedy VS, Dennison WC and Kemp WM (Eds.) (2009) Enclosed Experimental Ecosystems and Scale: Tools for Understanding and Managing Coastal Ecosystems. IAN Press, Cambridge, MD (Book)
2008
Integration and Application Network (2008) Conceptual Diagrams: tools for effective science communication. IAN Press, Cambridge, MD, 33pp (Presentation)
2007
Bricker S, Longstaff BJ, Dennison WC, Jones AB, Boicourt K, Wicks EC and Woerner JL (2007) National Estuarine Eutrophication Assessment: A Decade of Change. IAN Press, Cambridge, MD, 15pp (Presentation)
Lane H, Woerner JL, Dennison WC, Neill C, Wilson C, Elliott M, Shively M, Graine J and Jeavons R (2007) Defending our National Treasure: A Department of Defense Chesapeake Bay Restoration Partnership 1998-2004. IAN Press, Cambridge, MD, 176pp (Book)
Bricker S, Longstaff BJ, Dennison WC, Jones AB, Boicourt K, Wicks EC and Woerner JL (2007) Effects of nutrient enrichment in the Nation's estuaries: A decade of change. National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, Silver Spring, MD, 328pp (Report)
Integration and Application Network (2007) Effects of nutrient enrichment in the Nation's estuaries: A decade of change. IAN Press, Cambridge, MD, 1pp (Poster)
2006
Le Tissier MDA, Buddemeier R, Parslow J, Swaney DP, Crossland CJ, Smith SV, Whyte HAY, Dennison WC, Hills JM and Kremer HH (eds) (2006) The role of the coastal ocean in the disturbed and undisturbed nutrient and carbon cycles: A management perspective. Land-Ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone (LOICZ), 44pp (Report)
Integration and Application Network (2006) Ecosystem health report cards: an approach to integrated assessment. IAN Press, Cambridge, MD, 1pp (Poster)

Projects

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Past Projects

COSEE Coastal Trends: online teaching modules

Department of Defense: Defending our National Treasure

NOAA: National Estuarine Eutrophication Assessment

NPS: Pacific Island Network: coral education resources

NPS: Shenandoah National Park: science communication products

Packard Foundation: Training Federal Agencies in Ecosystem-Based Management

Blog Posts

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Investing in math and science education: "Our generation's Sputnik moment"

As seen on TV....or your computer, or your smart phone

What would a 7th grader do?

Applying old wisdoms to new environmental challenges: cultural knowledge and modern management

Learning through inquiry and observation

Science communication in southern Maine