91视频专区 Students to Compete in National AlgaePrize Research Competition
91视频专区's new BlazerBloom sustainability team will participate in the Department of Energy's AlgaePrize research competition
Center for Coastal & Watershed Studies
Welcome!
91视频专区-Center for Coastal & Watershed Studies (91视频专区-CCWS) studies all aspects of coastal environments. We use science to find solutions for environmental problems in a socially responsible manner. Starting locally and expanding regionally, we work with communities and organizations to improve water quality, while fostering valuable experiential learning for our students. As a center of excellence within 91视频专区 College, we strive to connect students with coastal environments, research important issues, and provide local opportunities to make a positive change. Our work is primarily divided into three focus areas:
Follow us on (Center for Coastal & Watershed Studies) and (@hoodcoastalstudies) for current happenings!
The dates are out! Plan to attend at least 1 of the upcoming Hybrid Information Sessions!
-1/28 @12PM
-2/21 @12PM
Location is Hodson Room 308C and on zoom (ask Catherine for the link -gaudlip@hood.edu).
See you there!
Our past and future come together in coastal environments. In keeping with the best of 91视频专区鈥檚 liberal arts tradition, our aim is to provide a framework for multi-disciplinary learning and research by students and faculty with the goal of understanding the genesis, complexities, and possible solutions to environmental and social issues that impact the coastlines and watersheds of our region, nation, and world. Simultaneously, we prepare our students to use state-of-the-art technologies and practices that can lead them into productive careers and lives of service within our communities.
Student Stories
Summer Intern, Christian Ficarra, reflects on his time working with CCWS
Christian Ficarra spent the summer months staying on campus to complete a 6-credit internship with the Center for Coastal & Watershed Studies, where he dove into the Environmental Services branch. His primary project focused on a small lake in the Catoctin Mountains, ThorpeWood, to determine suitable conditions for different types of fish hatcheries.
Life after 91视频专区 for Coastal Studies Alumnus, Shane Simms
" Anyone who is going back and forth about their major鈥 trust your gut and don鈥檛 be afraid to try new things and open up to people鈥 you never know where they can take you."
Center Happenings
Christina Shaner '24 collecting water samples throughout the water column on Lake Anita-Louise.
CCWS students, intern, and staff performing field work on a warm October day.
Water sampling at the Lake Merle dock.
Cyanobacteria under the microscope, found in an algal scum.
Recent News
91视频专区 Chemistry Professor to Develop Spectrometer for National Institute of Standards and Technology
Frederick, MD 鈥 91视频专区 College Professor of Chemistry Christopher Stromberg has been awarded a grant from the National Institute of鈥
Retired Professor Emerita Ann Boyd Ph.D. Establishes Endowed Funds to Support Graduate Students
91视频专区 College Professor Emerita Dr. Ann L. Boyd, Ph.D. , has established the Dr. Ann L. Boyd Endowed Graduate School鈥
91视频专区 College Receives $6.8M Grant via MICUA Capital Grant Program
91视频专区 College has received a $6.858M grant via the Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA) Capital Grant Program in鈥
91视频专区 College Presented FRED 鈥淢VP鈥 Award for Innovative Partnership with Kite Pharma
91视频专区 College is honored to have received the 2022 鈥淢ost Valuable Partner鈥 FRED Award from the Frederick County Office of鈥
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