Tag: Students
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Muddying the Waters
This morning, Bigelow Laboratory’s Sea Change Semester students learned a core science lesson: biogeochemistry fieldwork is rarely tidy. At the low-tide mudflats surrounding Edgecomb Eddy,…
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Good Gourds
It’s true that Bigelow Laboratory’s Sea Change Semester gives students exclusive access to our state-of-the-art facilities, as well as the tools and mentorship needed to…
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Lurking in the Dark
In the days leading up to Halloween, it can be fun to reflect on the creepier aspects of life. Fortunately, the vast, dark expanses of…
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Starting to Sea Change
This month, 11 students from across the country arrived at Bigelow Laboratory for the 2025 Sea Change Semester. This 14-week experience includes mentorship, research cruises,…
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Kelp, I’ve Fallen
Environmental DNA has proven immensely valuable for accurately, rapidly, and inexpensively detecting new species and answering important coastal management questions. In a new study, a…
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Happy National Postdoc Appreciation Week!
Postdocs are an essential part of Bigelow Laboratory‘s research community, helping advance novel and exciting science. They’re also invaluable to the institute’s education programs, serving…
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Following the Fare
The North Atlantic right whale is among the world’s biggest animals. It’s also one of its most endangered. Models of their distribution are essential for…
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Single-Celled Stressor
This #MicroMonday, check out this algae from the genus Pseudo-nitzschia. It might not appear threatening, but this diatom has a secret that packs a punch. …
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Major Investment in Science in Maine
“We’ve worked closely with Colby College for 15 years to introduce students to cutting-edge research in the marine and environmental sciences,” said Deborah Bronk, president…
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Top of the Class
Through a unique partnership with Colby College, several Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences scientists regularly step outside the lab and into the classroom — bringing…