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Press Release
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DataGlyphics to Develop National Science Foundation’s COSEE Web Site for Florida
4/30/2003
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – DataGlyphics Inc., a St. Petersburg-based Web development firm, today announced that it was selected by the recently-established Florida Center for Ocean Science Education Excellence (Florida COSEE) to develop, host and manage the group’s flagship educational Web site. Slated for launch during the third quarter of 2003, the site will serve as a marine sciences educational resource and Web community for students, teachers, ocean scientists and the general public by providing streamlined navigation, searching and access to Florida COSEE's vast research content.
"We are designing a very dynamic site that will cater to the research and educational needs of a varied audience – students, teachers, researchers and the general public will all be able to join this Web community to collaborate and stay abreast of the latest Florida COSEE news and developments," said William H. Stover, Jr., CEO of DataGlyphics. "It's very exciting to have a COSEE organization in the Bay area, and DataGlyphics is proud to have been selected as Florida COSEE’s Web partner."
Initial development plans entail a fully database-driven solution that will allow Florida COSEE personnel to easily update and manage site content and research articles – with no HTML or programming experience required. Also, to help foster a true Web community, user registration will be required in order to utilize the site’s interactive features such as online newsletters and automated email notification of new article postings.
Dr. Paula Coble, director of the Florida COSEE, said, "One of NSF's major objectives for the COSEE program is to promote new partnerships between ocean science researchers and educators to improve science education both in the classroom throughout the public sector. The Web portal is a crucial element in our plan for Florida COSEE. It will allow us to establish a highly interactive Web community across the state so all members can stay actively involved in learning and teaching activities.
"The site also will be very content-rich and always changing, and the DataGlyphics solution will help our staff keep the site current and dynamic. Florida COSEE chose DataGlyphics because they presented a logical solution to our specific needs, and they illustrated proven successes with other educational organizations – including the Florida Marine Research Institute in St. Petersburg," Coble said.
Dr. Bernadette Kelley, Florida COSEE's instructional technology expert, added, "The site will also be used to reach out to a more diverse audience and to elevate the awareness of career opportunities in ocean science."
About Florida COSEE
Established in late 2002 by an award from the National Science Foundation and located on the University of South Florida campus, Florida COSEE will serve as a regional hub with a strong emphasis on the integration of ocean research and education. The partnerships to be established include a diverse mix of institutions: two state universities, one private university, four state and federal research entities, multiple informal education entities and public schools and systems from three different geographic areas in the state. Stakeholders and audiences for the Florida COSEE include ocean scientists, K-12 teachers, preservice undergraduates, state and school-district decision-makers and the general public. Specific activities will include workshops and outreach using multiple formats and platforms. There will be a strong focus on diversity with the technology group for the center located at Florida A&M University, a historically African American institution.
About DataGlyphics, Inc.
Established in 1998, St. Petersburg-based DataGlyphics develops, hosts and manages Internet applications. Services include strategic consulting, Intranet and Extranet development, application integration, custom software application development, creative direction, hosting, and managed services. Clients include: Nokia Mobile Phones, Trend Magazines, Teltronics, Florida Marine Research Institute, IBHS, SDII Global, The Poynter Insitute, Pinellas County Economic Development, RedVector.com, Lazzara Yachts, and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.
For More Information Contact:
727.827.3939
dsieg@datag.com
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