FCE's Research Experience for Secondary Students (RESSt) program began in 2003. Students work with FCE scientists 5 - 20 hours per week. Additionally, many students in the program:
- Present their work in their science classes
- Travel to elementary and middle schools to give presentations
- Present posters at our annual ASM meetings
- Compete in local, state and international science fairs
Contact: Nick Oehm, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Recent presentations:
Nicolas Alvarez, Samantha Carcamo, and Omar Lopez. 2026. Salinity and Water Level Effects on Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) Propagule Establishment. Poster presented at the 2026 Miami Dade Engineering and Science Fair
Mentor: Dr. Cristina Whelan, BioTech @ Richmond Heights High School
Research Assistantships for High School Students (RAHSS)
The FCE Research Assistantships for High School Students (RAHSS) program expands research opportunities to underrepresented students that: 1) inspire an informed understanding of place, 2) foster an interest in social-ecological, solutions-oriented science, and 3) encourage professional development in STEM careers. Students receive mentoring and research training from FCE graduate students and faculty.
Contact: Nick Oehm, Education and Outreach Coordinator