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Fellowship Experiences
Using Phytoplankton Communities to Track the Restoration of the Anacostia River
Samantha Gleich • February 25, 2019
I tend to think of phytoplankton as the “forests” of an aquatic environment. Much like trees in a terrestrial ecosystem, phytoplankton form the base of the aquatic food web and are critically important to the overall structure and function of an ecosystem. Read more . . .
The Four Busiest Months of My Knauss Fellowship
Noelle Olsen • February 18, 2019
By the time the Knauss fellowship begins in early February, fellows are at various stages of their graduate career: Law students may have graduated but are awaiting their Bar exam results; a Ph.D. Read more . . .
In Puerto Rico, A Bioluminescent Bay Blacks Out
Aixa Alemán-Díaz • February 12, 2019
Is bioluminescence good or bad? Or are we not sure? Who knows about bioluminescence and what do they know about it? What is the relationship between bioluminescence, people and society? Read more . . .
The Oyster – And The Contaminants That Can Affect It – Is My World
Ethan Hain • December 17, 2018
I stumbled into my father’s rubber work boots as I peered out over the Chesapeake Bay in the cold November morning. His advice echoed through my ears, “If you’re early, you’re on time. If you’re on time, you’re late. If you’re late, you’re …” I’ve always found myself following his adage to a tee, which means I’d arrived at the Deal Island marina an hour before anyone else. Read more . . .
Watching the Forecasts to Measure the Storms: A white-water kayaker turned ecologist changes direction
Joel Bostic • November 6, 2018
Moving water has always captivated my attention. It started with the ocean: waves pulsing towards shore and breaking, offering endless intrigue. Rivers came next, especially swollen ones after heavy rains. Read more . . .
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