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Science on Deck
June 26, 2024 • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
One event on June 26, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on June 27, 2025 at 11:00 am
One event on July 31, 2025 at 11:00 am
One event on August 22, 2025 at 11:00 am
Welcome Aboard UMD Large Lakes Observatory’s R/V Blue Heron!
Every summer, the Large Lakes Observatory hosts Science on Deck events, offering free public tours and presentations on the research vessel (R/V) Blue Heron. The Blue Heron is part of the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS), and is chartered by research scientists to explore the Great Lakes.
Throughout the summer, the Blue Heron will dock at Pier B Resort, extend the gangway, and invite the community to meet the crew, scientists and students. Presentations begin at 1:30pm on the back deck with our featured speakers.
Science on Deck 2025 Dates
Free and open to the public from 11am – 3pm!
June 27 – Presentation with Cody Sheik from the Large Lakes Observatory and the Department of Biology on Microorganisms.
July 31 – Happening during the iconic FinnFest!
August 22 – Happening during UMD’s Welcome Week! Presentation with the renowned professor of chemistry and biochemistry, Liz Minor, on Microplastics in Lake Superior Water: A Look at Sinking and Suspended Particles.