The Burt lab sent one member (Ben Lowin) on the spring Northern Gulf of Alaska (NGA) Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) cruise. The Chief Scientist for this cruise was Russell Hopcroft (zooplankton), who was joined by Suzanne Strom (phytoplankton) and Ana Aguilar-Islas (trace metals) as the leaders of the cruise. The cruise started on April 20thContinue reading “Spring 2021 NGA-LTER”
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Three Minute Thesis Results
Just about a week ago both Josie and Ben were in the finals for the UAF 3 minute thesis comptiotion. Althoguh neither of them won, it was a strong showing from the Burt Lab having two competitors make it to the finals. Will did a fantastic job both organising and running the comptition. You canContinue reading “Three Minute Thesis Results”
Meet the Burt Lab grad students
UPDATE: It is not too late to check out these cool events. There are links attached where you can rewatch both events. Next week, there will be an opportunity for you to listen to the Burt Lab grad students live! Keep reading to find out where you can listen to us talk about our researchContinue reading “Meet the Burt Lab grad students”
Our First Time at AMSS!
In under 24 hours, the Burt Lab will be presenting for the first time at AMSS, the Alaska Marine Science Symposium. This year’s marine research conference is being held virtually, so you can join in from anywhere in the world. Just click here to access the presentations running from January 26th to 28th. Everyone inContinue reading “Our First Time at AMSS!”
In the Begining
The Burt Lab began in 2020, amidst a global pandemic. The initial cruise to sample the Gulf of Alaska (GoA) was canceled. The Lab with the help of the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, was able to go above and beyond the initial scope of its plans during the rest of the year. Beginning with aContinue reading “In the Begining”
