Elizabeth LaPorte

Focus
As director of the Communications Program and Co-leader of the Education Program, LaPorte manages a blended team of communications and education staff. The communications and education services team increases aquatic science literacy through the development of print and web products, many of which have received national awards. LaPorte also acts as a liaison locally, regionally and nationally and identifies new opportunities for partnerships with Michigan universities, state agencies and non-government organizations.

Activities

• Project Director, Fisheries Learning on the We
• Program Consultant, Michigan Clean Marina Program
• Chair Elect, NOAA - National Sea Grant, Communications Network
• Communications Liaison, COSEE Great Lakes
• Member, Great Lakes Observing System Outreach and Education Subcommittee
• Project Consultant, Lake Sturgeon education and outreach
• Member, Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture
• Member, Michigan Science Teachers Association

Education

• Master’s Certification, Educational Media, Eastern Michigan University
• M.A., Design and communications, Eastern Michigan University
• B.A., Graphic and Industrial Design, University of Michigan

Experience, Expertise & Interests
Extensive experience in scientific communications, including instructional design, publication and website development, strategic planning and marketing. Expertise includes management of multi-disciplinary teams in an educational environment, developing engaging communication and education materials. Interests include photography, kayaking and hiking.

Awards

• Fisheries Learning on the Web: NAGC, Award of Excellence; Teacher’s Pick of the Month, NOAA - NMEA / BRIDGE website; and GLIN, Site of the Month.
• Great Lakes Most Unwanted Invasive Species Posters: NAGC, Award of Excellence; and ACE Silver Award
• Michigan Clean Marina Program: MBIA, Lighthouse Award
• Life of the Lakes (booklet and exhibit): ACE Bronze Award and Silver Awards
• Rip Currents: NOAA - National Sea Grant, Best Public Safety Project; Great Lakes Sea Grant Network, Great Lakes Outreach Programming Award
• Michigan Sea Grant Communications Team: University of Michigan, Exemplary Team Award

Awards

• Great Lakes Most Unwanted: Aquatic Invasive Species Poster Series. The Great Lakes Aquatic Habitat Network & Fund, Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality, 2005. Role: project director, 2005
• Fisheries Learning on the Web, The Great Lakes Fishery Trust. Role: project director, 2004-2005
• Belle Isle/Detroit River Sturgeon Spawning Habitat Project. Michigan Coastal Management Program, Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality and NOAA. Role: outreach and education consultant, 2004-2005
• Beach Management and Education for Michigan Coastal Landowners. Michigan Coastal Management Program, Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality and NOAA. Role: outreach consultant, 2004-2005
• Communications Program of the Michigan Sea Grant College Program, NOAA-National Sea Grant, the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. Role: program director, 2001 – 2008
• Education Program of the Michigan Sea Grant College Program, NOAA-National Sea Grant, the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. Role: program co-leader, 2004 – 2008

Grants & Collaborative Projects

• Michigan Sea Grant Communications, and Education Programs, NOAA-National Sea Grant, the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, 2004 – 2008.
• Clean Marina Pilot Recycling Project, 2007.
• Great Lakes Most Unwanted: Invasive Species Posters. Michigan DEQ, 2005.
• Fisheries Learning on the Web, Great Lakes Fishery Trust. 2004-2005.
• Public Outreach - Detroit River Sturgeon Spawning Habitat Project. NOAA and Michigan DEQ - Coastal Management Program, 2004-2005.
• Education for Michigan Coastal Landowners. Michigan Coastal Management Program, NOAA and Michigan DEQ, 2004-2005.

Publications & Presentations
See: Complete list of publications on CV

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