On Saturday, February 11, join Amy Williams and her colleague, Maryann Minnier, as they discuss how to vet your sources and find legitimate data. In the age of knowledge at our fingertips, it is easy to be bombarded by information from many sources everywhere we turn, from newspapers to billboards to our cell phones. Easy access to news and opinions are often the first source of information that gets repeated, retweeted and shared, usually on social media. However, it is critical to understand how to find legitimate and vetted sources of data in order to make sure your information is sound and accurate. This presentation will show you how vet your information and provide examples of legitimate sources of scientific data that is also available at your fingertips. This is critical for discussing many current issues pertinent to our area such as coastal flooding, alternative energy, and disaster impacts.

Williams currently teaches Freshman Biology with a marine science focus and a Research Methods class at the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science high-school in Ocean County Vocational and Technical School District in Southern New Jersey.

Amy Williams specializes in coastal ecology, environmental science, environmental pollution, coastal erosion, hurricane impacts, environmental issues, ecosystem management, coastal management, stakeholder participation, environmental education, teaching through hands on activities and discussion.

Williams currently teaches Freshman Biology with a marine science focus and a Research Methods class at the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science high-school in Ocean County Vocational and Technical School District in Southern New Jersey.