Summer Environmental StudySam Venker
2021 The Elizabeth Gardner Norweb Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship
Sampling Sponges and Identification of Bacteria on Coral Reefs
Venker is currently a researcher in the Correa Lab, which specializes in the study of marine microbial communities and the ecology of coral reefs. This summer he will investigate the sponge species Clathrina lutea, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, collecting tissue samples to isolate its associated bacterial communities. He will identify the bacteria using sequencing techniques, and measure their antibiotic-producing capabilities. This data will be useful for understanding the relationship between sponges and their bacterial symbionts, and may also have pharmaceutical applications in humans.
The Elizabeth Gardner Norweb Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship
To encourage studies and careers in the environmental field with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience beyond the regular course of study.
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