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We are all movie stars!

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Ana

The short video above was recorded in November 2020, when we did a typical plastic sample collection and deployment at the Scripps pier . That was the month when we ran the first iteration of the online version of the … Continue reading →

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The wonders of the microbial world, SEM edition

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Ana

Every time we collect the plastic from the ocean deployments, we marvel at the thickness of the biofilm attached to it, laugh at the little crabs running around, and just ooh and awe at life using any surface to grow … Continue reading →

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2020: A challenging but strangely rewarding year

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Ana

Since we started collecting the CURE data, there was always a recurring issue: getting enough students to answer the surveys and sign up for focus groups. When 2020 started, we had plans for expansion and dissemination, and we we were … Continue reading →

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Ben’s microcosm paper is out!

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Ana

The email came this morning, and although expected, it brought a great sense of satisfaction and joy. CURE Plastics alumnus Ben Stenson’s paper is officially out now, published in the excellent undergraduate research paper Fine Focus: https://openjournals.bsu.edu/finefocus/article/view/3322 Ben was my … Continue reading →

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Educational data are in…and they look good

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Ana

We are in annual report time for the grant. Having a hard deadline to look at accomplishments and shortcomings once per year does wonders for a better understanding of where we are. But this year I was not looking forward … Continue reading →

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Plastic wars

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Ana

When we bring our students to the field trip they ALWAYS ask about recycling and ways to prevent ocean plastic pollution. One of the beauties of our project is that it touches everybody, not only science majors. Because, of course, … Continue reading →

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