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Research Methodology 2990 Spring 2017
Research Methodology 2990 Spring 2017
Research methodology, a research based laboratory course, helped introduce me to different disciplines of scientific research. Each rotation introduced me to a new way of conducting scientific research such as fieldwork, or collecting information outside of the laboratory, working inside the lab to collect data, and using computational science to analyze results of a simulation that cannot be gathered in an experiment. In addition, during each rotation I was exposed to laboratory techniques in each research area.
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Research
Research
For a year, I have worked alongside Dominican's faculty member, Dr. Spain, on her research that investigates how ocean acidification affects two intertidal shore crabs. As a sophomore I have been able to go to our collection site in Half Moon Bay to collect crabs, gather data, study, and analyze these creatures to further conduct Dr. Spain's research.
Collection Day Fall 2017
Collection Day Fall 2017
In September, my peers and I went to our collection site in Half Moon bay to collect crabs to conduct our experiment on the affects of ocean acidification.
Crabs that were collected at the site.
IMG_9706.MOVA video showcasing one of the many crabs we caught at the site.
My peers working together to capture crabs that were caught in between the crevices of the rocks.
My sophomore peers and I working together to catch crabs using chopsticks, forks, and nets.
Ocean Acidification Research Lab 2017
Ocean Acidification Research Lab 2017
For the duration of our six week experiment, we mimicked ocean acidification by decreasing the pH levels of the seawater in aquaria.
The experimental setup for the crabs whose pH was manipulated.
The CO2 tanks that were used to increase or decrease the acidity in the tanks.
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