The LAQE is working with local elementary students who are seeking to get their feet wet in freshwater ecology. With this project, we seek to improve understanding of the diversity and distrbutions of freshwater platyhelminths (flatworms). This poorly-studied group holds the key to understanding important aspects of human development, and most folks don't know they exist! School teachers can contact Dr. Sandel to learn more about our flatworm research program.

LAQErs are training the next generation of fisheries professionals, including middle and high school students who are reeling to improve their fish identification skills. Data collected through this project is being used to track the spread of invasive species in Mississippi and neighboring states.  This is a collaborative effort among multiple labs, so secondary and post-secondary educators should reach out to learn more and get involved.