Scott and the team discussed various research projects and had a chance to witness several demonstrations. CRRC’s MacFarlane Flume was in action and provided the backdrop for learning more about coming work in the flume to measure current velocities that will strip oil from under-ice pockets, as well as work with ice, temperature gradients, and influence on remote sensing technologies taking place in static tanks. Scott also participated in an afternoon discussion of interests and careers with the students.

2022 is the second year that CRRC has hosted students from the University of Puerto Rico to work on OR&R-related projects at CRRC or work funded by other University researchers while they remain a part of the visiting student cohort. This initiative provides more of a research focus than the complementary internship effort focusing on work directly with OR&R staff that the office has conducted with University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Both efforts increase the number of students with familiarity with the NOAA and OR&R mission, with a particular focus on underrepresented communities.

For further information, contact scott.lundgren@noaa.gov.