Lauren Site Role: RESSt Intern (summer 2005) Mentor scientist: David Iwaniac Projects: Organization and Self-Regulation in Periphyton Lauren studied the effects of antibiotics, fungicides, and herbicides on the periphyton community of the Everglades. Periphyton is a microscopic community of bacteria, cyanobacteria, algae, and fungi that harvest the sun's energy through photosynthesis and serve a role similar to plants. Lauren's results will be used to more fully understand how much energy each group of organisms contribute to the Everglades ecosystem under varying conditions. Education: Attending Brown University Mailing address: Office of Education and Outreach Southeast Environmental Research Center Florida International University University Park, OE 148 Miami, FL 33199 Phone: 305-348-1596 Fax: 305-348-4096