LAAS students present at UMN Earth & Environmental Sciences Virtual Student Research Symposium

Several LAAS students presented their research and other departmental activities in the UMN Earth & Environmental Sciences Student Research Symposium (UMNEarthSRS).

UMNEarthSRS is an event where graduate and undergraduate students can present their scientific research in a friendly, constructive setting. Started by a few graduate students in Spring 2015, this event continues to be planned and run by a committee of graduate students. LAAS student Luis Allen is on the 2021 UMNEarthSRS organizing committee.

The role of ester sulfate and organic disulfide in mercury methylation in peat soils

Speaker: Caroline Pierce 

Earthworm Impacts on the Northern Forest Floor

Speaker: Sara DeLaurentis

Evaluating 21st century extreme heat risks in Minnesota urban areas

Speaker: Jonathan Birkel

From rapid response to sustained action: 2020-2021 DEI initiatives in SWAC

Speakers: Jennifer Nicklay and Persephone Ma