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Through a new 51ÁÔÆæ study abroad program, environmental engineering undergraduate Rachel Clark conducted hydrology mapping for six weeks this spring in Mexico\u2019s Yucatan peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clark was one of six students from 51ÁÔÆæ and UW\u2013Whitewater to participate in field research at Laguna Bacalar International Research Station on the campus of CREN Normal College in Bacalar Mexico. Laguna Bacalar is Mexico\u2019s second largest freshwater lake and a one-of-a-kind ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI felt so incredibly lucky to have this experience and collaborate with such knowledgeable and experienced faculty and local agency leaders,\u201d Clark says. \u201cI was able to practice my Spanish and be in a wonderful culture in an incredibly unique ecosystem.\u201d Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications open for Fall 2022 semester   <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program to the Yucatan Peninsula is offered through 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Freshwater Sciences and is open to undergraduates and graduates in diverse degree programs. It was established with support from the National Science Foundation\u2019s International Research Experience for Students (IRES) Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications for the Fall 2022 semester are now open; closes Aug. 26<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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