Developing a community of Great Lakes literate educators, students, scientists, environmental professionals, and citizen volunteers, dedicated to improved Great Lakes stewardship.
I have always enjoyed being outdoors, and also knew that I wanted to work in science for a career.
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"Sharing our work with educators is extremely valuable because [we] are making our research accessible to the next generation of young minds."
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Science leads to new knowledge. And the great thing about knowledge is that it grows when you give it to someone else, especially educators!
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Maybe the most important skill to develop, whether or not you want to be a scientist, is thinking—using your mind to help solve problems.
Continue Reading →"It is important for students to think about a career in science because what they do within these careers is important, and that is really exciting."
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One of my goals as a scientist studying aquatic organisms and their environment is to communicate my findings to the public and to decision makers.
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The ups & downs of the research & the awe of discovery are experiences worthy of sharing as they contain life lessons that extend beyond research.
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Science requires lots of different skills. One often overlooked ingredient for making a good scientist is an open mind with creative impulses.
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I grew up a few miles from Lake Erie on a small lake in the western suburbs of Cleveland. Having such a proximity to lakes got me interested in them.
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By sharing information, educators can use tangible examples in class that students can identify with directly.
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