Education
Philosophy- At CapitalCorals, we feel strongly that educated children and young adults are critical to the future of the planet and coral reefs. Through research and education, we expose children and young adults to a world largely inaccessible to them to provide a deeper appreciation for the wonders of nature, as well as to stimulate interest in scientific careers.
Past Projects
University of New Haven- Effects of elevated CO2 on coral growth, Developing an apparatus for electrical current coral growth stimulation.
Morgan High School- Effects of essential oils applied to coral plugs on algae growth and coral response.
Coginchauk High School- Comparison of coral growth on fragments mounted to plugs or grown in suspension on hanging lines. Coral growth changes from CO2 exposure.
SUNY Albany Master's project- Chemical profiling of secreted compounds from healthy and stressed corals.
Conn. College and Becker College- Evaluate feeding responses of different corals to individual amino acids and coral for implants.
UCONN Avery Point- Coral testing system optimization and chemical bleaching protocol development.
Educational Groups
2018-2019 New England Sailing and Science (NESS)- middle school
2018-current Rise High, Schnectady NY
2021- Cub Scouts Pac 211, Albany, NY
2021-current University at Albany, SUNY, Dept. of Biology class lab tours.
2022- C-STEP program with student from Albany High School through Univ. at Albany.