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May 13, 2024
Now at Ohio State, features Stone Lab and the students and researchers dedicated to the health of Lake Erie. On Episode 21 of the podcast find out how Lake Erie ties into all of Ohio and how Stone Lab is an incredible resource for undergraduate student research. Listen here >>
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Dec 29, 2023
High school and college students can apply now for scholarship support to attend classes at Stone Laboratory, The Ohio State University’s island campus on Lake Erie. Stone Lab offers more than 20 college credit courses and workshops each summer on topics ranging from algae identification to ecology.
The deadline for college students to apply for scholarships is February 15, 2024. Anyone taking a for-credit class (as well as certain workshops) is eligible to apply for a Stone Lab scholarship. Awards are based on financial need.
“A hands-on Stone Lab education is so important for students and that’s why we are dedicated to making our classes as affordable as possible for as many students as we can,” said Chris Winslow, Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory director. Find out how to apply and more >>
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Nov 20, 2023
Stone Laboratory welcomes college undergraduates to apply for its 2024 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Fellowship Program. Applications are due by February 26, 2024.
Students selected receive a $5,500 stipend and free room and meals for the eight-week fellowship experience at Stone Lab, The Ohio State University’s island campus on Lake Erie. Undergraduates from any U.S. college may apply for this competitive research opportunity. The students chosen will learn how to conduct scientific research in the field alongside top scientists. The fellowship runs from June 3 through July 26, 2024. | Learn more >>
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Sep 19, 2023
Stone Lab to offer an intensive, two-day workshop on Fish Sampling Techniques starting on October 7. Learn more to apply >>
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Aug 28, 2023
Stone Lab, The Ohio State University’s island campus on Lake Erie, is opening its doors to the public during its annual Friends of Stone Lab (FOSL) Open House from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 9, 2023. Guests will be able to take a look behind the scenes at the important Lake Erie science going on at the lab, situated just across the harbor from Put-in-Bay. Read more >>
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Aug 14, 2023
Study suggests harmful algal bloom toxicity varies over the summer
There is more to a harmful algal bloom than the green stuff in water that meets the eye – specifically, a changing hazard level of toxins produced by the microbes that make up the scummy mess. A new study analyzing toxins produced by Microcystis, the main type of cyanobacteria that compose the annual harmful algal bloom (HAB) in Lake Erie, suggests that the toxicity of the bloom may be overestimated in earlier warm months and underestimated later in the summer. The research is part of a large project, led by The Ohio State University, designed to develop a more accurate harmful algal bloom toxicity forecast for Lake Erie. Read more >>
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Jun 30, 2023
Smaller-than-average harmful algal bloom predicted for western Lake Erie
NOAA and its research partners are forecasting that western Lake Erie will experience a smaller-than-average harmful algal bloom (HAB) this summer, which would result in a less severe bloom than 2022.
Ohio Sea Grant and The Ohio State University Stone Laboratory hosted a live web event today featuring NOAA’s official annual seasonal HABs forecast for the lake and highlights of recent related research efforts.
This year’s bloom is expected to measure 3, with a potential range of 2-4.5 on the severity index – whereas last year’s bloom was measured at a 6.8. Read more >>
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Apr 24, 2023
Take a Lake Erie Sport Fishing course featuring daily Lake Erie angling trips with lectures that include related aquatic science information
Prerequisites
Completion of one-year high school biology course. Access the flyer here with additional details on how to register.
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Jan 30, 2023
Get a Sneak Peek at Stone Lab Courses - Apply Today!
Challenge yourself, get outside and discover science. Ohio State's Stone Lab offers high-impact courses that give you the skills you need for a future in your chosen career. Watch our video and then get a sneak peek of Stone Lab's 2023 classes to start planning your summer today!
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Oct 5, 2022
The annual SENR New Student Stone Lab Trip held over the weekend of September 17 was "a big success, and we had beautiful weather, as always," said Esther DeBusk, student engagement and undergraduate recruitment manager in the School of Environment and Natural Resources.
