One of our remote high school researchers, Rebecca Chen, reported back that her algacide experiment project took home the 2nd place trophy in the Environmental category at the Connecticut STEM Science Fair. Good work, Rebecca.

Three of our super-star undergraduate researchers have graduated. We will miss you, Isabel, Rachel, and Evan.

Excited to report that my past PhD student, Dr. Edna Fernandez-Figueroa, just accepted a tenure track assistant professor position at the University of Tampa. She was also selected as the recipient for the COSAM Dean’s Research Award for a Postdoctoral Scientists in 2023! Congrats, Edna!

Saranya was awarded the Best Student Oral Presentation Award at the World Aquaculture Society meeting in New Orleans. This is an amazing achievement for a high school student giving her first presentation at an international scientific conference. Great job, Saranya!

What a treat to have our friends at the Coosa Riverkeeper stop by the lab to discuss a new project to monitor water quality in their beautiful river.

Alan just returned from Washington, D.C., where he participated in the final installment of the LEAD21 leadership training program.