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Three students assemble a mosquito trap in the wetlands. They're crouching on the ground in front of the trap, which is a cylindrical container with a one-way funnel top. The students are holding the funnel top.
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High school students collect valuable data and explore careers

Rachel Fixsen4 years ago4 years ago

School to Science program has facilitated job shadows, mentorships and internships for individual students.

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Science on the silver screen

Ali Harford4 years ago2 years ago

Science Moab will show three movies during this year’s series.

Lucas Bair has a long face, brown hair and brown eyes. He's smiling. His brunette beard covers his entire jawline, in addition to a full mustache.
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Downstream from Glen Canyon Dam

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Bair’s work deals with the monitoring and researching resources downstream from Glen Canyon Dam and also helping officials make informed decisions when managing the Colorado River Basin.

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How scientists engage

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

The Colorado Plateau is home to some incredible natural spaces and has drawn many people to study—and enjoy!—those places.

Orange hoodoo formations are in the foreground. In the background, a set of two sandstone towers is illuminated by the sun, making them glow.
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Studying Utah: Interesting conversations from Science Moab

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Science Moab highlights interesting talks with behavioral ecologist Sean Mahoney, Diné river guide and community organizer Colleen Cooley, and paleontologist John Hankla.

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Exploring Utah’s ecology: Science Moab highlights talks with Nathan St. Andre, Larry Stevens, Tim Graham, and Joel Berger

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Southern Utah has a wide variety of species and ecosystems, from desert reptiles to aquatic insects and everything in between. Many scientists come here to study these fascinating ecosystems and here Science Moab…

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A tradition of science: Selections from Science Moab interviews about Indigenous scientific knowledge

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

The Colorado Plateau is home to many knowledge systems from Indigenous communities, which consist of generations-long scientific observation and hypothesis testing. Centering, not excluding, those knowledge systems is essential to preserving the many…

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Loved to death: Science Moab looks back on conversations with experts on sustainable recreation practices

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Moab is world-renowned for many different types of outdoor recreation, and a lot of scientific study has gone into developing the best sustainable practices while enjoying nature. This week, Science Moab is highlighting…

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The many species of the desert: Science Moab highlights talks with ecologists Brian Healy, Anya Metcalfe, Skip Ambrose, and Geoff Smith

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Southern Utah is home to a wide variety of species, from desert reptiles to aquatic insects. In this week’s column, Science Moab highlights key takeaways from conversations with a few scientists who study…

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The sky above: Science Moab looks back on insights from interviews with meterologists and other scientists

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

The Colorado Plateau has a wide variety of weather and climate events that make this area an attractive place for scientists studying meteorology and climate. In this week’s column, Science Moab highlights key…

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