It's Rhonda!
Major and Home University: Science and Math Secondary Education, Texas State University
Research Mentor: Jackie Wilson and Scott Bailey
Testing pH in the lab
Why/how did you get involved with the program?
While in Texas she took a course about Integral Ecology, and became very interested in the scientific aspects of ecology. She wanted to work with scientists over the summer about ecology, and Hubbard Brook worked!
What is your project?
Comparing Streamwater and Soil pH at Falls Brook, and developing a case study based on her research for a teachers guide.
Yes, her work will help your children 🙂
Sifting soils in the lab
Why is it important?
She believes that there needs to be better translations of science for students. We need to get them more involved with environmental science, and expose them to the field earlier on. Better ciriculum needs to be developed for high school science students.
And finally....what is your favorite piece of gear?
Her "Rite-in-the-Rain" Book!
Seriously, it's waterproof paper!