From volunteer to researcher, student dives into Everglades ecology
By Maria Gabriela Gonzalez Starchek Veronica Restrepo grew up in Spain seeing diverse and rich ecosystems. She fell in love […]
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REU student studies Miami flooding with modeling research
By Maria Gabriela Gonzalez Starchek Miami is vulnerable to flooding. Hannah Toth spent her summer working on a stormwater management […]
REU student studies fish pee to understand Biscayne Bay pollution
By Maria Gabriela Gonzalez Starchek Biscayne Bay needs saving. Maxwell Taks spent his summer looking at fish pee to better […]
REU student studies Biscayne Bay oysters’ exposure to PFAS
By Maria Gabriela Gonzalez Starchek Catherine Kaylor set out to spend her summer expanding her hands-on research skills as they […]
REU student contributes to “eco-concrete” project for restoration efforts
By Maria Gabriela Gonzalez Starchek South Florida’s ecology is affected by sea level rise and shoreline erosion. Diane Stonestreet is […]
Student searches for clues about carbon cycling
By Maria Gabriela Gonzalez Starchek A summer research experience solidified Katherine Hulting’s belief she was made to work in the […]
REU student studies coral stress to improve coral restoration
By Maria Gabriela Gonzalez Starchek John Howard spent his summer exploring how temperature changes impact bleaching events in corals. Howard’s […]
REU student studies crabs’ potential to save corals
By Maria Gabriela Gonzalez Starchek Jeannette Fantone is on a mission to preserve the environment. Fantone’s strong interest in environmental […]
Student’s search for new adventure leads her to important research opportunity
By Maria Gabriela Starchek Grace Oldfield has always had an interest in water resources, but her fascination with water research […]
REU student uses chemistry to address environmental concerns
By: Maria Gabriela Gonzalez Starchek Growing up in Puerto Rico surrounded by nature, Juanita Carballeira knew one thing for sure: […]
