2026 ShORE Symposium
Schedule
Thu Apr 09 2026 at 08:30 am to 02:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Brannon Center | New Smyrna Beach, FL
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Join us on Thursday, April 9th to Share Our Research with Everyone (ShORE) on the Indian River Lagoon - held from 8:30am-2:30pm at the Brannon Center in NSB! Join us as we bring awareness to conservation issues impacting the Lagoon and our community through the sharing of student and professional programs and projects that are making a difference.
WHAT IS IT?
This annual event features a collaborative gathering of residents, students, researchers, educators, artists, creators, conservationists, business leaders and policy makers for a day of education, stewardship and community engagement.
THIS YEAR'S EVENT
This year's theme, "Yes, In My Backyard!", illustrates actions that locals and visitors can take to support the health of the Indian River Lagoon now and into the future. Presentations will highlight programs that foster greater understanding of the IRL and will inspire positive actions at a community level that can create a ripple effect of change. Up-and-coming high school and undergraduate students will share their research ideas and inspire the community.
Our 2026 event features a keynote presentation by Chad Crawford, Creative Director of Crawford Entertainment, titled “How to Do Florida and Flip my Florida Yard.” As a native Floridian, Chad Crawford has always loved his home state, and he’s made it his mission to share it with the world. He’s often called Florida’s Ambassador for this very reason. As a 5 time Emmy award winning TV producer, he uses his platforms to create fans of Florida, but more importantly, creating advocates for Florida.
REGISTRATION
Registration is FREE and open to the public! Register online at https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/marinediscoverycenter/items/517144/availability/2008167272/book/?full-items=yes
Online registration is available for community members, teachers, students, sponsors, scientists/agency representatives, and judges.
JUDGES
Interested in helping us judge student presentations? Simply register via the above link as a judge and we’ll contact you with more details. You don’t have to be a scientist or even science-minded to be a judge – we just need folks that would love talking to our students about their research!
If you are a student interested in peer review judging, please register as a student and choose the dropdown option “Peer Review Judge.” We’ll be in contact with you prior to the event.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Calling all high school & undergrad students doing research in the IRL: Showcase your project through a 5-minute lightning oral presentation or a poster presentation! Applications are open now and the deadline is 5:00 PM on February 27, 2026. This call is for high school and undergraduate students only. Accepted presentations will be notified by March 9. Submit your abstract here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQ650MJb-lvq-m8Hd-PncXZlO7VTmYFhFOtxp-BWWyjwy-ug/viewform?usp=dialog
Event Website: https://marinediscoverycenter.org/shore/
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Where is it happening?
Brannon Center, 129 S Riverside Dr, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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