http://www.glmri.org en-us cbenson1@umn.edu GLMRI News http://www.glmri.org/news/2008/02/22.php Explore the historical, economical and environmental aspects of Great Lakes shipping at the “head of the lakes.” Based in Duluth, participants will tour the Duluth-Superior harbor, Minnesota north shore, and meet with industry to better understand the various cargoes shipped, and how it is managed and regulated. The institute will provide unique learning experiences and the opportunity to share with fellow educators. The goal of the Institute is to provide participating teachers with a foundation in maritime transportation---history, current operations, and future challenges. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:00:00 CST http://www.glmri.org/downloads/preso_htac.pdf UMD's Rodger Brannan and James Skurla gave a presentation to the Duluth-Superior Harbor Technical Advisory Committee on Dec. 5, 2007. The presentation discussed their GLMRI funded research, "Erie Pier Process Reuse Facility Cost Analysis." Wed, 5 Dec 2007 10:00:00 CST http://www.glmri.org/news/2007/11/14.php The Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute has been appointed by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters as a member of the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council for a three-year term. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:00:00 CST http://www.maritime.utoledo.edu The University of Toledo has initiated the development of a comprehensive data repository and information clearinghouse for a maritime information delivery system. You can access this information and "work-in-progress" at www.maritime.utoledo.edu. Wed, 14 Oct 2007 10:00:00 CST http://www.glmri.org/downloads/release_teachingChestFlyer.pdf Purchase the Great Lakes Shipping Education Chest for Your Museum or Education Center. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:00:00 CST http://www.glmri.org/downloads/release_teachingteachers.pdf Joan Chadde, K-12 Education and Outreach Program Coordinator from Michigan Technological University, had the following article published in Seaway Review. From Great Lakes/Seaway Review, Vol. 36 No. 1, July-September, 2007. Copyright 2007 Harbor House Publishers, Boyne City, Michigan. Used with permission. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:00:00 CST