Demonstration of how to add ice packs to shipping boxes for proper sample shipping.
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Proper Icing
Demonstration of how to add ice packs to shipping boxes for proper sample shipping.
Sampling is FUN
Chelsea Delsack snaps a selfie in sample pickup PPE after packaging samples for shipment to Leetown, WV
Chelsea Delsack snaps a selfie in sample pickup PPE after packaging samples for shipment to Leetown, WV
Logging Samples
Christine Densmore logging newly arrived samples into the BSL-3 laptop to be verified by the data team
Christine Densmore logging newly arrived samples into the BSL-3 laptop to be verified by the data team
Delivering Collection Kits to Facilities 1
Rachel Atkins (UT WSC) distributing sampling kits to the participating wastewater facilities for sample collection in Utah.
Rachel Atkins (UT WSC) distributing sampling kits to the participating wastewater facilities for sample collection in Utah.
Extra Safe Samples
A picture of (very) well packaged wastewater and temperature sample bottles from one of the facilities.
A picture of (very) well packaged wastewater and temperature sample bottles from one of the facilities.
Packaging Final Sample Boxes for the Facilities
Set of shipping containers heading to Tim Reilly for further distribution to field teams who will deliver them to the wastewater facilities.
Set of shipping containers heading to Tim Reilly for further distribution to field teams who will deliver them to the wastewater facilities.
Temperature Experiment
Examples of the temperature card experiment. This additional QA step will allow more detailed tracking of sample temperature during shipping.
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.
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.
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
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.
I Am An...Ecotoxicologist
I Am An...Ecotoxicologist
I Am An...Ecotoxicologist