How Science Helps the Sea, You & Me! Salt, Sand, Algae and Art, on the Side

We hope you can join us, in-person or virtually, for a lively mix of short science stories, art making, discussions and hands-on activities along the marsh. This event will be held at the Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Classroom at the Fort Johnson Marine Labs on James Island. Food will be provided for in-person participants by our friends Destiny Community Cafe.

Thirteen College of Charleston student researchers will introduce the scientific problems they are investigating this summer. Their well crafted science pitches, props, samples and tools are sure to fascinate all, and provide a great glimpse into the marine science happening right here in Charleston. Everyone will have the opportunity to enjoy “lots of salt, sand, algae, and art on the side” with hands-on activities along the tidal marsh, an invertebrate touch tank, sandpainting and community science chats. Dinner will be provided for in-person participants by our friends at Destiny Community Cafe, South Carolina’s first “pay-what-you-can” cafe.

In-person space is limited, and advance registration is required. We are excited to also offer live-streaming for the event! We encourage you to organize your own pods and register to join us virtually. Following registration for virtual participation, you will receive an email notification of art supplies needed and pickup options. This event is free and open to all ages. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

Starring:

Sophie Spiegel

Distribution and human consumption risk analysis of edible seaweeds in Charleston, South Carolina

SERVING UP SEAWEED: A CULINARY SOLUTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE?

Christian Simmons

Biomechanics of tooth puncture in sharks and moray eels

THE BITE FIGHT CLUB: SHARKS VS MORAY EELS!

Olivia Suarez-Cudd

Microbiomes of intertidal macroalgae from ‘Ewa Beach, Hawai’i

SIMPLY SEAWEED BY THE SEASHORE

Adriana Apintiloaiei

Role of Algae in Microplastic Entrapment in Stormwater Ponds

THE PURELY PLASTIC PROBLEM

Elle Pestorius

Contrasting the physiology and life cycle stages of native and invasive algae

BATTLE OF THE SEAWEEDS!

Emily Dombrowski

Temperature tolerance and physiology of the horseshoe crab Limulus polyphemus

DRAWING BLOOD MAKES US ALL CRABBY

Charles Taibi

Sediment content associated with ecotones of Spartina alterniflora

PLUFF MUD: MY NEW SKIN CARE ROUTINE

Aubrey Anthony

Salinity stress and amphibian developmental ecology

DON’T DRINK THE SALTY WATER!

Zoe Munson

Effects of Acidification on the Recovery of Pinching Force following Crustacean Molt

ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL

Jake Kuenzli

How sponges modify or produce organic compounds and what they are capable of

SPONGES, MORE THAN JUST A WAY TO CLEAN DISHES

Regan Honeycutt

Carryover effects of salinity exposure in amphibian tadpoles

A CANARY IN A COAL MINE?

Joelle Reich

Biosignature Volatiles of Extremophilic Life

THE (NEW) SEARCH FOR LIFE ON MARS

Timara Vereen

Effects of the Eastern Mud Snail on the Community Structure of Benthic Microalgae

FIGHT OF THE CENTURY: MUD VS. SNAILS!