New program launches high school students into professional research project on Lake Champlain

The students joined Team ROTifer, which uses a University of Vermont research vessel to study microscopic aquatic animals.

By: Indi Rose

Outlets: UVM's Community News Service

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 897

Last Updated: 3 days, 2 hours ago

Body Text Preview

Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship

BURLINGTON — More than 1,000 pounds of scientific equipment hung over the side of a research vessel in Lake Champlain, where two Vermont high school students were getting their first taste of professional scientific research.

That June morning, the highschoolers were aboard the Marcelle Melosira, a University of Vermont research vessel that had set out to sample and study microscopic aquatic animals known as rotifers. …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us