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Initial Publication Date: April 10, 2021

Using High Frequency Sensors to Analyze Water Quality and Macroinvertebrate Community Composition in the Anchorage Cook Inlet Region

Lead Researcher: Erin Larson, Alaska Pacific University

Internship Description

This project explores how urbanization affects the health of streams and rivers. The project is to deploy and check biweekly high frequency water quality sensors in four Southcentral streams as part of a collaboration with the UAA Alaska Center for Conservation Science. Students will get experience with fieldwork in aquatic systems, and could also get experience with working with large ecological datasets.

Nature of the Research Project

Applied Research, Field Research, Translational Research

Student Learning Outcomes

Describe examples of real-world problems that are too complex to be solved by applying biological approaches alone.
Describe how biologists answer research questions using databases; large data sets; and data science tools.
Evaluate and suggest best practices for responsible research conduct (e.g. lab safety; record keeping; proper citation of sources).
Execute protocols and accurately record measurements and observations.
Perform basic calculations (e.g. percentages; frequencies; rates; means).
Work effectively with teammates to complete projects.

Research Location

Anchorage, Alaska

Remote Option? no

Preferred Timing

Start Date: 2021-05-24
End Date: 2021-10-01

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