Organization: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
Leading research to understand the impact of oyster restoration on threatened and endangered wading and aquatic bird species in the Indian River Lagoon, Florida. Training community members as community scientists to gather data and images from oyster reefs. Partnering with the STEM Learning Center at Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando, Florida, to engage in-residence children in data analysis and inspire conservation passion.
Years Supported: 2008, 2016, 2018 - Present