Research teams from GEO 181 First-Year Research in Earth Sciences (FYRES) presented the results of their research projects focused on Lake Michigan dunes and Calvin University’s Perseverance Dune. 

Presentations took place from 2-3:30pm on Thursday, 30 November 2023, in person in North Hall 078, with live-streaming through Zoom. View the event poster.

Presentation Topics and Research Teams 

Two Beach Plants and Their Shadow Dunes

by Collin Afman, Sarah Awokuse, Luke Coffel, and Matea Deters 

Managing Dune Environments for a Rare Thistle

by Leah Elliott, Abigail Kuiper, and Carl Martin

Impacts of Sand Movement on Beach Access

by TJ French, Clara Gruessman, Jonny Rogers, and Victoria Nation

Deer Damage to a Rare Dune Thistle

by Anna Hudson, SeoHae Jung, and Rocio Martinez