Congressman Visits NSU Oceanographic Center

Congressman Ron Klein and Dean Richard Dodge, Ph.D.	Charles Messing, Ph.D. of the NSU OC shows deep sea ocean life to Congressman Klein while Dean Dodge observes in the background

Congressman Ron Klein visited Nova Southeastern University’s Oceanographic Center on August 17 to learn more about the outstanding science education and research being conducted.  Dean Richard Dodge, Ph.D. gave a presentation to the Congressman and attendees regarding the importance of the marine realm in Congressman Klein’s 22nd Congressional district.

NSU Oceanographic Center partners that attended the talk included representatives from the US Coast Guard, US Navy, FAU Sea Tech, and Broward County Environmental Department.  Following the presentation attendees were treated to a tour of the Center.

After the tour the Port Everglades Association hosted the Congressman for a luncheon.  George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. – NSU’s Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer gave the NSU welcome stressing the Three Es... Education, Excellence, and Ecology.