The EnvironMentors field crew explored BREC Bluebonnet Swamp and the LSU lakes yesterday afternoon. We are studying how nutrient runoff affects water quality and how water quality and other site characteristics influence suitable turtle habitats in urban landscapes.

As a reminder, if you want to present your research or creative project for Discover Day, applications are due THIS SUNDAY. All majors are welcome! See bio for link. #lsu #lsudiscover #undergraduateresearch

We had special visitors yesterday - APTIM! They discussed the importance of environmental research, stewardship of nature's resources, and maintaining equitable science for future generations.

Dr. Brian Snyder also serves as the Director for the EnvironMentors program. Check out his research!

Project highlight: one group is studying how the survival/growth of earthworms is impacted by various soil conditions. This study will provide insight into best practices for choosing which soil to use for your home gardens. We look forward to presenting the results @LSUDiscover!

EM tours Tiger Stadium! We are in the 3rd and 4th quarter of our research projects. We are bringing enthusiasm and effort so that we can finish strong! #geauxtigers #STEMeducation

#Highlight Kimani’s Research: testing the conductivity, moisture content, and organic matter in soils. “ My mentor Faustina has been the best throughout the whole process. My experience ... has been more than amazing and I will be returning next school year!”

EM spent the weekend out in Bogue Chitto state park! We learned about sediment coring, mineral ID, and native vegetation in Louisiana. It was a great weekend to be outside! #geauxnature

Our program held our practice poster session yesterday afternoon. We will be presenting 13 posters at @LSUDiscover on Friday morning! Stop by and learn all about our research from this year. We are posters 105-116 in the 9-11 am session. We are extremely proud of our program!

Join us this morning from 9-11 am at the LSU student Union! Our students are presenting their 13 research projects! We are beyond proud of what they have accomplished this year. @LSUDiscover

Last Friday was @LSUDiscover. Our program participants came well-prepared and showcased their amazing research projects for Discover Day attendees and judges. We are so proud of all their hard work and dedication to our program. #STEMeducation

A special thank you goes to the 16 graduate and undergraduate student mentors that led our high schoolers this year - this program would not be possible without you!

This year we evaluated the role of EM in building high school student and grad student mentor confidence in oral communication, research development and execution, and critical thinking in a STEM environment. Our coordinator presented this at LSU GRC today #STEMeducation

My high school mentees in the LSU EnvironMentors program received the first-place award for their poster presentation during the @LSUDiscover Day 2023 for the high school category! 👏👏👏👏💃💃💃💃💃💃💃 #GratefulMentor🥰🥰 #STEMMentorship

What a week! We spent the last few days in Washington DC participating in the National EnvironMentors science fair and showcase with Global Council for Science & the Environment

At the Global Council for Science & the Environment national science fair, our students won 2nd place overall, and two honorable mentions in Sustainability and Presentation Ability. We are so proud of our students and are appreciative of support of our program by APTIM and Louisiana Sea Grant.

We are very thankful to LSU LSU College of the Coast & Environment , APTIM , Louisiana Sea Grant for their support and dedication to our program. Read about our success at the National Fair, here: lsu.edu/cce/mediacente…

This year, we researched how place-based mentorship and education increase proteges' confidence in public speaking and problem solving, and the accessibility of STEM research, and mentors' confidence as a mentor, teacher, and researcher. Check it out: gcseglobal.org/gcse-essays/en…

EnvironMentors: The Role of Place-Based Mentorship with the Next Generation of STEM Professionals gcseglobal.org/gcse-essays/en… #STEM #LSU #mentorship #laseagrant

EM is back for the 2024-2025 school year! We are excited to expand this program to Scotlandville Magnet High School and McKinleyHigh this year! We are busy recruiting our students and mentors and look forward to the year ahead. Meet our leadership team for this year!