STEM Ready Summer Research Institute 2023; WCC: Lichens: Home

Welcome to the Research Guide for WCC and Mercy college students in the 2023 STEM Scholars Academy on Lichens!

This research guide is a collaboration between both schools that directs you to books, articles, databases, websites, organizations, and other resources to get you started. Please also consult with Librarian Prof. Gaskin-Noel from Mercy College.

If you have questions about your research, don't hesitate to get in touch with any of the following people:

• Margaret Eiden - WCC, Professor of Biology
• Rebecca Steere - WCC, Assistant Professor/ Librarian / Liaison Program Coordinator
• Susan Gaskin-Noel - Mercy College, Assistant Professor / SHNS Library Liaison 

"Lichens can tell us a lot about air pollution and ecosystems." [Digital image]. Shutterstock. Retrieved from https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/nature-and-pollution-what-lichens-tell-us-about-toxic-air.html

Are lichen an indicator of ecosystem health? OR The influence of various biotic and abiotic factors on the diversity of lichen in the ecosystem.

• Read peer-reviewed literature and create an annotated bibliography.
• Understand and practice the scientific process in your discipline.
  • Hypothesis-driven research
  • Generate data
  • Interpret qualitative or quantitative data
  • Determine next steps
• Lab competencies
• Conduct hands-on experiments
• Public speaking