Kathy Biernat

Education Specialist
Kathy Biernat smiles in front of water in the background.

What I do for Sea Grant

I will work closely with Minnesota Sea Grant extension educators and partners as part of a Center for Great Lakes Literacy (CGLL) project to refine the “Great Lakes Shipping 101” lesson plans and watershed-focused curriculum.

Education

Teacher Certification, Broadfield Science
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI

Teacher Certification, Biology
Marquette University - Milwaukee, WI

M.S. - Education
University of North Texas - Denton, TX

B.S. - Dental Hygiene
Marquette University - Milwaukee, WI

Outreach Projects

White research ship on calm lake

Center for Great Lakes Literacy

The Center for Great Lakes Literacy (CGLL) helps create a Great Lakes-literate public capable of effectively contributing to the environmental, economic and social sustainability of the Great Lakes.

Duluth lighthouse, UMD Blue Heron and two other ships

Great Lakes Shipping 101

A curated selection of resources about the Great Lakes maritime transportation system and the Port of Duluth-Superior.

Upcoming Events

A freighter in front of clouds on Lake Superior.

Great Lakes Shipping and Weather Forecasting: A Professional Development Workshop for Educators

News Releases

Shipping vessel turning in the Port of Duluth-Superior.

Closed: Job Opportunity: Minnesota Sea Grant Temporary Maritime Education Specialist

This position has been filled.

University of Minnesota Duluth, Large Lakes Observatory Research Vessel (R/V) Blue Heron in the Port of Duluth-Superior in September 2018.

Sea Grant Shipboard Science Workshop to Launch With 11 Great Lakes Educators

DULUTH, Minn.