Plastic Pollution in the Great Lakes
In general, plastic pollution is found throughout the Great Lakes Watershed. Different plastics are found in different areas because of the different characteristics of plastic materials. These different plastics harm the environment in various ways; our students and faculty are studying this topic from many different perspectives. Our research connects RIT with the larger community through partnerships with Monroe County, Rochester Museum and Science Center, Seneca Park Zoo, R-Centers, and local schools. Visitors will be able to interact with exhibits and equipment related to plastic pollution. Hands-on activities on plastic and recycling will be run by students, faculty, and staff. Posters with in-depth results of the many plastic pollution research projects will be displayed.
Topics
Exhibitor
Kaeti Stoss
Laura Krebs
Paige Arieno
Nikki Fuller
Christy Tyler
Steven Day
Nathan Eddingsaas
Matthew Hoffman
Andre Hudson
Kristina Chomiak
Jayson Kucharek
Evan Batte
Autumn Potts
Jake Anderson
Amanda Little
Shawn Goburn
Abbey Whitney
Sydney VanWinkle
Advisor(s)
Prof. Christy Tyler, Prof. Matt Hoffman, Prof. Nathan Eddingsaas, Prof. Steven Day, Dean André Hudson
Organization
College of Science faculty, undergraduate research, and graduate research.
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