We have also learned that we will be starting a new, ambitious USDA project with our ARS colleague, Benjamin Beck, to expand our algal bloom management efforts in west Alabama. I am super excited to get this project started.
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April 5, 2020
I am sad to report that our NSF REU Site in warm-water aquatic ecology has decided to cancel our 2020 program. We are hoping to have a few of the 2020 REU students conduct research in Auburn this summer if the coronavirus pandemic subsides and campus returns to normal. Fingers crossed! We will begin recruiting for our summer 2021 program this fall.
March 25, 2020
Our superstar undergrad, Madison Dees, just learned that her proposal for an AU Undergraduate Research Fellowship was funded!! Nice job, Madison. Very excited to begin this project with you in the fall.
March 20, 2020
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the lab has received more good news! Our USDA proposal (led by supestar, Brendan Higgins) that originated from an REU project has been funded. Lots of exciting work planned converting wastewater into Daphnia!
March 5, 2020
Our good friend, Christian Moldaenke, recently visited the lab enroute to swimming with manatees in FL. That guy lives the good life. Come back soon, Christian.
Feb 24, 2020
During a recent class, I had an epiphany for a new lab domain name – http://www.WarAlgae.com – although it might only connect with fellow Auburn tigers. War Algae!!
Feb 5, 2020
Riley had an opportunity to participage in a week-long structured decision making workshop at the New York Water Science Center in Troy, NY. As part of the workshop, he was able to share some of his dissertation research. Nice job, Riley!
January 24, 2020
Our study documenting microcystin poisoning of while pelicans at the Birmingham Zoo is finally out. Since this project started, we have worked with the zoo to improve the water quality of the moats to protect animal health. Nice job leading this effort, Stephanie! McCain, S., R. R. Sim, E. W. Howerth, S. Aschenbroich, S. G.M. Kirejczyk, B. McHale, C. Jerry, J. J. Kottwitz, A. E. Wilson, and R. McManamon. 2020. Myonecrosis and death due to presumed microcystin toxicosis in American white pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhyncos). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine51(2):407-415. (PDF)
January 14, 2020
We just learned that our project focused on taste and odor producing organisms was funded by the Ocean University China – Auburn University Joint Center for Aquaculture and Environmental Science. What a great way to start the new year! We need to find some new students to join the team to help complete this project!
January 7, 2020
My past MS tudent, Brie Olsen, who is an ecologist with the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality recently helped with the creation of her state’s harmful algal bloom management plan. This is an excellent resource. Nice job, Brie!