Our final water quality monitoring trip of the season with the Severn River Association (SRA), led by Captain Tom Guay, was a data-rich journey. Over ten monitoring stations, we measured water temperature, salinity, and clarity using the Secchi Disk. This data is essential in tracking the health of the Severn, especially as we face new […]
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We are thrilled to continue our work with Dr. Pascale Pinner to advance innovative STEM education for students in Hilo, Hawaii. As the technology partner in this initiative, our focus is on exploring the intersection of NGSS-aligned STEM education with cultural relevance, ‘āina-based (place-based) learning, and meaningful community engagement. Together, we are committed to integrating
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Thank you to Professors Tammy Domanski & Seth Miller from the Anne Arundel Community College and STEM teacher Heather Carter from the Anne Arundel County School System, we presented the GaiaXus Learning System at Spa Creek near the amazing Chesapeake Children’s Museum. We brought 4 water quality monitors with tablets and plenty of line to
Monitoring macroinvertebrates, or small aquatic insects and other creatures without backbones, is crucial for assessing the health of freshwater ecosystems and the quality of the water they inhabit. These organisms serve as bioindicators, meaning they can provide a snapshot of the overall health of the ecosystem, including water quality. By monitoring the types and abundance
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We were fortunate to be invited to present our water quality monitoring prototypes to a group of high and middle school teachers at the West Creek Watershed Stewardship Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Organized by Jim Bader from Case Western Reserve, a group of expert STEM educators met for 4 hours to learn about our system,
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In September, 18 students, 2 teachers, and 3 kayaking guides went on a kayaking excursion along the Shem River, SC to discuss estuary ecology, water quality parameters, and shorebird conservation. The objectives for the lesson were as follows: Students will be able to measure the turbidity, salinity, and temperature of brackish water within an estuary
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