Department of Marine Science
Rote Lecture Series
The Rote Lecture Series brings renowned speakers to campus to discuss a variety of subjects related to the interface of science and policy.
2022 -- Marine Conservation Biology (MSCI 475) conversation: Q&A with distinguished science policy and ocean conservation leaders
2020 -- Rote Remote (zoom event): Marine Science Alumni Panel CSUMB to Career Q&A
2019 -- Fall Panel discussion: The NGO Perspective
2019 -- Spring Panel discussion: Evolving or devolving? The Changing Nature of the Science-Policy Interface
2018 -- Science panel discussion on local White Shark research: White Sharks of California
2017 -- Seminar on the role science played in the designation of the Northeast Canyons & Seamounts National Marine Monument, the first in the Atlantic: Deep Ocean - Fragile Places
2014 -- Science Communication Workshop: You’re Doing What?! Putting Your Research in the Big Picture (cohosted with MARINE)
2010-2015 -- CSUMB+MBNMS Currents Symposium
Ocean Candidates Forum
Hosted on the CSUMB campus, the Ocean Candidates Forum is a non-partisan discussion of challenging coastal and marine issues by federal and state candidates seeking elected office. The OCF is held weeks ahead of key election dates and gives voters a window into the thoughts and preparation of individuals who, if elected, make important decisions about the future of our region's coastal environment. Forums questions are submitted by a wide variety of local stakeholder.
2024 -- October 3 - Otter Student Union, U.S. Presidential and California elections
2020 -- canceled due to the pandemic
2018 -- OCF 2018: Mid term elections (Event Video)
2016 -- Inaugural Ocean Candidates Forum (Event Video), U.S. Presidential and California elections