Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Written By Jenny Gil Acevedo

2018-19 Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellow Panama City, Panama

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute October 2018-July 2019

Advisor: Dr. Rachel Collin and Anand Varma

• Collected microalgae samples through the Panama Canal

• Worked identifying the taxonomy of the samples

• Preformed soap making workshops

• Research the temperature resistances and nutritional values of the microalgae Rhodomonas sp.,

Tetraselmis sp. and Isochrysis sp.

• Documented findings in both Spanish and English through blogging, microscopic pictures and video

• Science citizen Activity

• Created outreach activity(https://stri.si.edu/story/micro-mighty)

Jenny Gil Acevedo
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