Examples of the temperature card experiment. This additional QA step will allow more detailed tracking of sample temperature during shipping.
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Temperature Experiment
Examples of the temperature card experiment. This additional QA step will allow more detailed tracking of sample temperature during shipping.
Initial Package Assembly
The Logistics Team packs dozens of sample boxes to send to the field teams at multiple Science Centers across the country.
The Logistics Team packs dozens of sample boxes to send to the field teams at multiple Science Centers across the country.
Wisconsin Sample Collection
Laura Hubbard hard at work collecting samples across the state of Wisconsin to send to the Leetown Lab.
Laura Hubbard hard at work collecting samples across the state of Wisconsin to send to the Leetown Lab.
Final Sample Drop Off
Matthew Morriss drops off the last sample from one of the Utah facilities at Fedex.
Matthew Morriss drops off the last sample from one of the Utah facilities at Fedex.
Safety First
Initial PPE kits sent to field crews for wastewater sampling to ensure proper safety protocols are followed for all waste sampling.
Initial PPE kits sent to field crews for wastewater sampling to ensure proper safety protocols are followed for all waste sampling.
Boxes for Days
A pyramid of sample boxes sent to the Utah Water Science Center, as an example of just how many boxes were needed for sampling for this project.
A pyramid of sample boxes sent to the Utah Water Science Center, as an example of just how many boxes were needed for sampling for this project.
Samples in Transit
John Steiner preparing to bring wastewater samples to FedEx for shipping.
John Steiner preparing to bring wastewater samples to FedEx for shipping.
Zymo iiiP Column
An example of the setup of the zymo iiiP column and manifold assembly inside the BSL-3 lab.
An example of the setup of the zymo iiiP column and manifold assembly inside the BSL-3 lab.
RNA Extraction 1
Luke Iwanowicz conducts RNA extractions in the Biosafety Level-3 lab at Leetown, WV
Luke Iwanowicz conducts RNA extractions in the Biosafety Level-3 lab at Leetown, WV
RNA Extraction 2
Robin Johnson conducts RNA extractions in the Biosafety Level-3 lab at Leetown, WV
Robin Johnson conducts RNA extractions in the Biosafety Level-3 lab at Leetown, WV
Frequent Flyer Miles
Rachel Atkins brings collected samples to specific FedEx facilites to ship the precious cargo to West Virginia for processing.
Rachel Atkins brings collected samples to specific FedEx facilites to ship the precious cargo to West Virginia for processing.
Prepping boxes for sampling
Rachel Atkins organizes boxes and PPE in preparation for sampling at several facilities in Utah using an oversized cargo van.
Rachel Atkins organizes boxes and PPE in preparation for sampling at several facilities in Utah using an oversized cargo van.
EESC Bird Banding Lab_Team Photo_Sep 15 2021_Tom OConnell Credit
EESC Bird Banding Lab Team Photo Sep 15 2021_Tom O'Connell Credit. This photos show the team of banders at the bird banding station during fall migration at Patuxent Research Refuge
EESC Bird Banding Lab Team Photo Sep 15 2021_Tom O'Connell Credit. This photos show the team of banders at the bird banding station during fall migration at Patuxent Research Refuge
EESC Bird Banding Lab with Matt Rogosky on September 15, 2021
EESC Bird Banding Lab showing Matt Rogosky on Sep 15 2021 photo taken by Tom OConnell.
EESC Bird Banding Lab showing Matt Rogosky on Sep 15 2021 photo taken by Tom OConnell.
Purification of extracted RNA 2
Purification of extracted RNA via vacuum manifold RNA column filtration in the BSL3 lab.
Purification of extracted RNA via vacuum manifold RNA column filtration in the BSL3 lab.
First Samples Arrive
An early morning FedEx delivery brings great news - the arrival of the first Saturday delivery!
An early morning FedEx delivery brings great news - the arrival of the first Saturday delivery!
Waiting for Boxes
Christopher Ottinger sits outside the Leetown, WV lab, waiting for delayed deliveries
Christopher Ottinger sits outside the Leetown, WV lab, waiting for delayed deliveries
Muskellunge used in a catch and release study on angling mortality
Photo of a 45" muskellunge used in a catch and release study on angling mortality during warmer summer conditions. This study was led by Kyle Hartman from West Virginia University and his graduate student, Taylor Booth.
Photo of a 45" muskellunge used in a catch and release study on angling mortality during warmer summer conditions. This study was led by Kyle Hartman from West Virginia University and his graduate student, Taylor Booth.
Day 1 Sample Processing
Deb Iwanowicz and Christine Densmore processing first wastewater samples in BSL3 Lab.
Deb Iwanowicz and Christine Densmore processing first wastewater samples in BSL3 Lab.
Day 1 Sample Processing - Logging Samples
Deb Iwanowicz and Christine Densmore Logging in first wastewater samples in BSL3 Lab.
Deb Iwanowicz and Christine Densmore Logging in first wastewater samples in BSL3 Lab.
First Boxes Arrive
The first three samples from Utah and Colorado arrive at the Leetown Lab.
The first three samples from Utah and Colorado arrive at the Leetown Lab.