Family, friends, supporters and Ocean Discovery Institute staff gathered at the Copley-Price Family YMCA for a Student Reading of “Our Heroes 2016”. Through an incredible partnership with PEN Center USA’s PEN in the Community program, our Ocean Leaders discover their inner author through directed writing instruction with Writer in Residence, Amy Wallen. Over the course […]
January 2017 – New Board Members Announced
Ocean Discovery Institute Strengthens Their Board with the Election of New Directors and Officers. We are pleased to welcome four new directors to our Board, Drew Auker, Dave Bialis, Mindy Dominek and Stewart Halpern. Additionally, new officers were elected to lead our Board for the next two years. Click HERE to meet the board. “The […]
January 2017 – Executive Director, Shara Fisler is a 2017 LEAD San Diego Visionary Award Honoree
We are excited to announce that Shara Fisler, Executive Director is a 2017 LEAD San Diego Visionary Award Honoree. Shara graduated from LEAD San Diego’s Leadership program in 2003 and is one of five graduate honorees this year! LEAD San Diego provides balanced education and dialogue on issues of critical regional importance. They help community […]
August 2016 – Report to the Community – Full Event Video
Our Report to the Community was a great success! It was an evening filled with science, discovery, and inspiration. Thank you to our students, families, and supporters for making it such an incredible event! View Event Here
June 2016 – Shara Fisler Participates as STEM Mentors Seek Wider Path of Inclusion
In April, Shara Fisler was a panelist along with other PAESMEM alumni, to discuss strategies for building STEM workforce skills. Attendees exchanged ideas with Dr. Celeste Rohlfing, AAAS chief operating officer, and Dr. Sylvia James, NSF division director, Human Resource Development, Directorate for Education and Human Resources, about ways to address their recommendations for STEM mentorship […]
June 2016 – Shara Fisler Joins Panel Discussing Mentoring in STEM Fields at AAAS
Recently, Shara Fisler participated in a conference on New Directions for Inclusive STEM Education and Career Mentoring. Fisler, who was selected a “CNN Hero” for her work, said it is critical to get a better understanding of how the best mentors are able to spark an interest in science among their young charges, and how that […]
April 2016- Executive Director, Shara Fisler receives prestigious CNN Hero Award
Congratulations to Shara Fisler and our Ocean Discovery Institute community on being acknowledged as a 2016 CNN Hero! Click, view, & share!
April 2016- Ocean Discovery is Hiring!
This is an exciting time and an extraordinary opportunity to join our team. To learn more and see what positions are available visit our careers page.
November 2015- Construction Begins on Ocean Discovery Institute Living Lab Project
Exciting news about the Living Lab! Check out the letter from the San Diego Unified School District announcing the beginning of construction of the Living Lab in City Heights! Link here: SDUSD Living Lab Construction Letter 2015
November 2015- Ocean Discovery Institute Volunteers Recognized By Association of Fundraising Professionals
SAN DIEGO, CA — Ocean Discovery Institute volunteers, Jody Carey and Dennis Wood (and their two year old son, Sam Carey Wood), were honored for their tireless service to Ocean Discovery and their dedication to improving the community of City Heights. The San Diego Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (San Diego AFP) recognized […]
