One of the many gratifying aspects of the RECCS program is being able to learn and work outside. Measuring sediment sizes has been very enjoyable, almost therapeutic, and educational. It’s been fun getting some real field research experience.… Read More

Last week I collected field data at Chalk Creek with my mentor and a research scientist from the United States Geological Survey. Each of us worked on our own separate projects, but throughout the day we all helped with each other’s research. It was really cool to see how scientists collaborate and share data, while… Read More

These first few weeks of the internship were very exciting. I am still in a state of disbelief over being selected for this incredible opportunity. I have learned the basics of programming code using a language called Python and read several papers on fluvial geomorphology. My project focuses on determining how three different processes affect downstream… Read More