Hubbard Brook REU Program

This past Saturday eight of the REU students climbed Mount Washington, the highest mountain in New Hampshire and the Northeast (did I also mention it has legendary weather?). They were accompanied by REU cordinatory Geoff Wilson, and REU mentor Scott Bailey.

Here's a few photos from the trip. Enjoy!

Tired after the long hike to the top (from left to right: REU students Jordan Jessop, Cord Dorcey, and Kadeem Gilber

Students talking while resting at the top

Resting

Line of people waiting to summit

A view from the summit

View from the auto road

Alpine Flowers

Krumholtz

Beautiful mountain view

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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!

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