Congratulations to Hannah Bogdan on her graduation from PWSC today! Hannah feels proud and accomplished about graduating and expressed her gratitude to her family, Dr. Amanda Glazier, Dr. Benjamin Rush, and Martina Lohmar, for their support. She expressed her appreciation to PWSC for all the opportunities it has provided her, which she immensely enjoyed.
We are pleased to announce that PWSC's outdoor leadership students are starting their Kayak Capstone Expedition. As part of their capstone class project this academic year, the students have planned and will execute a 14-day kayak expedition from Whittier to Valdez. Dr. Benjamin Rush, assistant professor of outdoor leadership, and Carrie Abruzzo will lead this expedition. It's an exciting opportunity for the students to put their skills into practice and gain invaluable hands-on experience.
Arianna Ryan is graduating from high school and college this month, which is a remarkable achievement. As she prepares to graduate, she feels mixed emotions, including nervousness and excitement. She is proud of everything she has accomplished and is grateful for the support of her mentors, Susan Harding and Alyssa Kleissler, who have been instrumental in her success.
Five students - Hannah Bogdan, Teag Panzer, Luke Stein, J. L. Chapin, and Frank Schweers - presented their independent research projects, which were made possible through the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council and Alaska Mariculture Cluster funding. Each student's presentation offered a unique perspective on pressing environmental issues, from exploring biofouling on oyster farms at the VNT Research and Educational Mariculture site to investigating the impact of Whitetail expansion.
Great news: Dr. Teresa Barton has recently been elected to the Alaska Adult Education Association's board of directors. Dr. Barton is PWSC's Adult Education Coordinator and will add a lot of insight into board decisions.
Join HUM A220 - Film as/and Literature and explore the fascinating world where literature and the silver screen meet. This 3-credit course delves into the relationship between literature and film. It examines how narratives, characters, themes, and motifs are presented in these two mediums. The course covers various materials, such as classic novels, contemporary short stories, plays, and films. In particular, it will focus on the theme of domestic violence as depicted in film and literature.
Attention all science enthusiasts! We are pleased to announce the Second Annual PWSC Environmental Sciences Symposium, where students will present their independent research projects. The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council and the Alaska Mariculture Cluster have funded this year's students' projects.
PWSC student Brittany Kuzma is the epitome of determination and persistence. Born and raised in Eagle River, Alaska, Brittany has faced and overcome complex challenges, including a severe brain injury that affected her ability to walk and talk. Through years of rehabilitation and support from family and friends, she persevered and is now in college, focused and thriving. Brittany is pursuing an Occupational Endorsement in Marine Natural Resources Technician program and is fully immersed in her classes.
Prince William Sound College supports mariculture research and development through partnerships with the Alaska Mariculture Cluster, The University of Alaska Fairbanks Alaska Blue Economy Center (ABEC), the City of Valdez, and the Teaching Through Technology (T3) Alliance. ABEC's associate director, Tommy Sheridan, recently held a week of mariculture activities and workshops for PWSC and Valdez High School students.
Dr. Melissa Kjelvik's course teaches practical mariculture skills to prepare individuals for the industry. Over spring break, she took her students to work with the experienced team at Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute (APMI), a leading organization in Alaskan mariculture initiatives for over thirty years.
