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Brenna Demko conducting lab work in the Tracking Environmental Change Lab with a sediment core from Maple Pond in central VA on the lower slopes of the Blue Ridge.

Brenna Demko (Sophomore) conducting lab work in the Tracking Environmental Change Lab with a sediment core from Maple Pond in central VA on the lower slopes of the Blue Ridge.

Undergraduate research involves students engaging in projects mentored by a faculty mentor, to explore topics of interest within their field of study. This can include experiments, data analysis, and mapping. Students can gain valuable problem-solving, critical thinking and technical skills.