2022 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Virtual Conference

March 13 - 15, 2022

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5/24/2018  |   9:15 AM - 9:30 AM   |  ENGAGING METRO DETROIT STUDENTS IN FRESHWATER SCIENCE   |  320

ENGAGING METRO DETROIT STUDENTS IN FRESHWATER SCIENCE

Grade school students in urban and suburban areas may not have access to outdoor recreation activities, which in turn can limit their understanding and appreciation for freshwater systems. Furthermore, in metropolitan areas like Detroit, students in racially and financially polarized areas face systemic barriers that result in unequal opportunities. My outreach goals as a freshwater scientist are to engage K-12 students in thinking about the health of freshwater systems and to promote a diverse and inclusive future for freshwater science. Throughout my Ph.D. program, I have delivered in-class guest lectures and facilitated field trips for local students, all with a focus on Great Lakes ecology. Many students I interact with have never been in a lake or a stream or have been introduced to the ecology of freshwater systems. Personally visiting classrooms and providing interactive and hands-on freshwater science lessons provides students with educational experiences outside of their regular curriculum. By introducing students from various racial, ethnic, and financial backgrounds to the world of freshwater science at a young age, we can shape the future of freshwater science to be more diverse and encourage young citizens to value freshwater resources.

  • Outreach
  • Vision and Change
  • Communication

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Anna Boegehold (), Wayne State University, az1079@wayne.edu;


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