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microplastics mixed among sand sediment

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An international team of researchers have confirmed that microplastics impact how sand travels along riverbeds, which could increase riverbed erosion and have effects on river habitats. 

microplastics mixed among sand sediment

microplastic-sand.jpg

An international team of researchers have confirmed that microplastics impact how sand travels along riverbeds, which could increase riverbed erosion and have effects on river habitats. 

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GA_ChatGPT spring research

Emma Gatto and Gabby Tokar, second-semester honors students and library research award winners, present their research topic “ChatGPT usage in higher education” to Judge and Head Librarian at Penn State Greater Allegheny Andrew Marshall.

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GA_AWQUA spring research

Lawrie Ong, a second-semester honors student, and Elisa Hager, a third-semester honors student, present their research on the AWQUA Project, conducted in the SECURE (Science and Engineering Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences) Lab, to Associate Professor of English Millie Mickle.

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GA_Lego Research

Second-semester honors student Ymani Merritt Bates discusses her findings from her research topic on Lego Therapy to Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Kate McLean. Bates placed second in the “Creativity in the Arts and Humanities” category.