Faith C

I explored muck thickness and copper contamination across several sites in the Sebastian River. The goal? To figure out why shallow and mid-depth waters are holding so much muck—and why copper levels spike in certain areas. Using depth, muck thickness, and copper concentration data, I mapped out patterns that reveal a bigger environmental story. Quick Findings 2.5–3.0 m waters = muck hotspots. These sites consistently held 110–180 cm  of muck. Shallow waters (<2.5 m) = unpredictable copper...

In a recent TechBridge meeting, every woman of color in the room — without exception — said she does not  feel safe in STEM spaces unless someone of her race and sex is present. It was our third meeting session for the STEM Equity Learning Community: Building STEM Identities Through Belonging & Practice Mindset , and the facilitator posed the question: How do we feel when we see someone who looks like us in a STEM space? In a Zoom room full of educators, founders, coordinators,...