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Topic of the Week:
The Water in Real-time: Testing the Health of the Great Lakes with Mobile Technology and Live Data Analysis
​Are you ready for an exciting week of sailing, science, and technology? Come explore the health of the Great Lakes with cutting-edge mobile technology and hands-on data analysis! This session is designed for young girls interested in the environment, technology, and adventure.
Program Highlights:
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Sailing & Adventure: Master the basics of sailing while using mobile technology to collect real-time water data.
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Mobile Tech for the Environment: Learn how sensors and apps are used to test water quality and interpret the results.
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Hands-On Data Analysis: Analyze live data to understand the health of the Great Lakes and develop real-world solutions.
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Meet Role Models: Be mentored by female scientists, tech experts, and sailors who are passionate about STEM and the environment.
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Collaborative Projects: Work in teams to design innovative solutions for improving the health of our lakes, then share your findings with others.​​
Session 1: June 16-20 M-F 9am-4pm
Meet Your Mentor
Shelby Brunner - Science and Observations Manager, Great Lakes Observing System
Shelby Brunner has been a part of the GLOS team since 2020. Her work includes interfacing with the data platform operators, tracking observing technology trends, and contributing to scientific aspects of GLOS’ work. Shelby brings observing expertise from experience at NOAA’s Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Office and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences. In her various roles, she has worked to improve in-situ observing systems by conducting field research with novel technologies, managing observing projects with numerous partners, coordinating publications, and organizing conferences.
