Student-run environmental research organizations can preserve institutional knowledge through structured training and peer mentoring. I showed that student-led training courses can be a successful and exportable strategy to onboard students and continue conducting vital research. (6/6) #POEcap
The course helped expedite learning for new lab members, which reduces institutional knowledge loss. The SSC is planning to continue to offer this training class in the future due to these results and positive feedback. It will continue to improve the course in the future. (5/6) #POEcap
Overall, students who took the training course, on average, doubled their knowledge across all topics (Figure 1). They also had more well-rounded knowledge than direct-entry peers (Figure 2) Competency of the 14 topics was measured on a scale of one to five (1=lowest, 5=highest). (4/6) #POEcap
During my internship, I studied the efficacy of a training course the SSC piloted with 18 prospective lab members.
I surveyed students at the beginning and end of the quarter on their self-reported competency in 14 subject areas related to the SSC’s Business, Science, and Tech teams. (3/6) #POEcap
I studied how these organizations can better preserve institutional knowledge through a case study with the Student Seaglider Center.
My research question:
Can an onboarding/training class better preserve institutional knowledge in student-run environmental research organizations? (2/6) #POEcap
Student-run environmental research organizations can benefit
undergraduate students as they gain real-world skills and experience, but these programs also suffer from high turnover when students graduate. Turnover causes institutional knowledge loss, which threatens long-term success. (1/6) #POEcap
With the first quarter of my capstone sequence coming to an end, it felt surreal and motivating to witness peers at the end of the tunnel. Right now, collecting data and analyzing my future findings seems daunting- but I’ll continue moving forward with tonight’s success as a guiding light #POEcap
A warm congratulations to everyone! The energy was buzzing and everyone left feeling uplifted #POEcap #climate #research
Community dinners and other social gatherings are necessary to cultivate the trust required for inclusive policy discussion and community engagement 🦋 #POEcap #policy #inclusive #community
Shannon Cosgrove speaking on how the current administration is using language censorship to prevent discussion around environmental justice- Critical work!! #POEcap #environment #justice
Cities and counties that are pursuing LEED certifications are also creating a higher quality of life for their residents! #POEcap #LEED #sustainability
Circular economies facilitated by nonprofits like Seattle’s REconomy strengthen community ties and individual autonomy #repairskills #DIY #community #sustainability #POEcap
Great tips for nonprofits to succeed: diversified funding to mitigate financial vulnerability and motivating donors by serving their community’s top needs #POEcap #nonprofit #research
Professor Sean McDonald killing it as MC- he couldn’t have asked for a better audience to hear his punny jokes (see “throwing in the towel” for a presentation on recycling textiles) #POEcap #pun #recycling
So impressed with the work everyone has put into practicing their lightning talks- succinct, informative, and engaging! #intermission #POEcap #environmentalstudies
Emma Freeman presented thought provoking findings on migrants connecting to nature through collages of their relationship to meaningful environments #POEcap #migrants #environment #climate
The current average age of a farmer is 57! How to remove the top barriers to people becoming regenerative farmers: provide livable wages, access to land, and training #POEcap #farming #regenerative #research
Inspiring and necessary recommendations: future MCDR research can be developed with participatory, distributive and restorative justice for a scientifically and socially sound future 🌊 #noaa #POEcap #justice #marine #research
Professor Sean McDonald kicking us off with the help of our stalwart supporter, Angry Baby! Visit the following link for the presentation abstracts: tinyurl.com/CapstoneSymp... #POEcap #climate #research
