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University of Delaware’s Coast Day always a big hit
Chinmay Burgul, a Ph.D. student at the University of Delaware, shows off a robot dog that the university is using to map the coastal environment with sensors, cameras and lidar sensors. TED PFIRRMANN PHOTOS
October 13, 2024
The weather was perfect for the University of Delaware’s annual Coast Day, held on Oct. 6, in Lewes. The event highlighted the research departments and community outreach taking place at UD’s College of Earth, Ocean and Environment.
Beach enthusiasts, seafood lovers and generally anyone curious about the wonders of the sea visited the campus learn about the state’s rich marine resources.
Coast Day highlighted how University of Delaware scientists, staff and students are improving the understanding of ocean environments and serving coastal communities. Coast Day attendees interacted with researchers, toured ships, tried hands-on activities and attended presentations on a wide range of topics.
For more information, go to .events.udel.edu.
Jared Wierzbicki, a research summer scholar for the University of Delaware, is working on a side scan travel SONAR system that uses existing boats, such as fishing vessels, to create a map of the sea floor and errant crab pots.
Bethany Brodbeck, a graduate researcher for the University of Delaware, works with the local fishermen to see if they are potentially impacting sharks in Delaware Bay.
Kevin Brinson and Dave Huntley stand next to the weather station at the University of Delaware’s Environment Observing System.
Coast Day provided a chance to go on the RV Hugh R. Sharp.
Robyn Ray, executive director of strategic initiatives, and Chadeia Buycks, senior associate director of development relations in the Office of Alumni Relations at the University of Delaware, are getting people signed up for Mariners, a southern Delaware community for ocean lovers.
Anna Liang, 11, aces a puzzle.
Kim Hoey Stevenson, who is running for state Senate, supports the University of Delaware Blue Hens.
Selling shirts and other related items for Coast Day are (l-r) Tammy Beeson, Kevin Liedel, Olivia Hans and Lori Hans.
Representing the Sierra Club of Delaware are (l-r) Debbie Heaton, Marissa McClenton and Cheryl Siskin.
Helping at the Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation Institute tent are (l-r) Susan Giordano; Suzanne Thurman, executive director; and Wendi Schirvar.
Carson Giesecke, 6, is having a blast checking out the touch tank.
Tim Kerstetter, security officer for the University of Delaware Public Safety, kept everyone safe all day as they were crossing the street.
