Youth - Follow a Researcher!®

Follow a Researcher^® Season 4: Maine Coast

Thank you for your continued interest in the Maine 4-H Follow a Researcher^® program!

What do green crabs, ducks, and parasites have in common? How do scientists make sure the data they collect is accurate? What is an invasive species, and how can they be identified?

This spring, University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H invites K-12 students from Maine and beyond to explore the science of tracking invasive species with its Follow a Researcher^®program.

Beginning online the week of April 23, videos that align with the Next Generation Science Standards Practice introduce UMaine graduate student Tyler Van Kirk and his research on green crabs (Carcinus maenas), an invasive species found along the coast of Maine. Students and educators can follow his data collection trips in real-time with an online map and try an experiential learning activity that shows why data collection methods matter.

Check out the 2018 SEANET Student Spotlight, featuring Tyler!

2018 SEANET Student Spotlight: Tyler Van Kirk from Maine EPSCoR on Vimeo.

Live updates will happen weekly with Twitter chats, starting April 26, 1–2 p.m. EDT, @UMaineFAR on Twitter.

Sign up for updates/announcements and materials by filling out this form: https://goo.gl/forms/6eV4XQiQBNr0FMnD2

More information is also available by contacting Greg Kranich, 207.581.3292, or email UMaineFAR@Maine.edu. To request a disability accommodation contact Greg Kranich.