Stone Laboratory

The Ohio State University's Island Campus on Lake Erie. @OhioSeaGrant research station. We teach 20 hands-on science courses each summer.

[Stone Laboratory @stonelab]

The School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) @OhioState is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Environmental Policy and Law to teach, support, and potentially expand our policy and law curriculum.

Visit https://t.co/c6AfaGlhvn for details to apply today!

#Hiring

[Stone Laboratory @stonelab]

Don't let the dog days of summer heat get you lying around not going anywhere, come visit Gibraltar Island for the last science and history tours of the 2025 summer this Thursday, August 14 from 10AM-12PM and 1PM-3PM.

For details, visit https://t.co/RZBGztUaL4.

[Stone Laboratory @stonelab]

Correction: size ranges from 5-25mm, this one here is around 3/4 inch in diameter.

[Stone Laboratory @stonelab]

We found a freshwater jellyfish off Stone Lab’s dock! Non-native jellyfish measuring around 5 to 8 mm. They sting prey, but their stingers are too small to penetrate human skin!
There have been multiple sightings of them around the islands over the weekend and at Erie, PA.

[Stone Laboratory @stonelab]

The dog days of summer will be here before you know it! Want to spend the summer learning on an island and out on Lake Erie?

Learn more and enroll at https://t.co/PO3x5f2K0f.

#StoneLabNewton
Photo Credit: Dr. Brian Alford, Stone Lab's Assistant Director.

[Stone Laboratory @stonelab]

@ohioseagrant @OhioState *Update: this webinar has been cancelled and will be postponed to a different date. Stay tuned for details.

[Ohio Sea Grant @ohioseagrant]

Join us for our Freshwater Science webinar series on 2/26 at 12 ET! Dr. Justin Chaffin of @OhioState and @stonelab will discuss Monitoring Microcystin Production Rates in Western #LakeErie.

Free webinar, register at: https://t.co/2So2iBc73d.

#OSGFreshwaterWebinars

[Stone Laboratory @stonelab]

Applications for the 2025 REU are open! The fellowship includes a $5,500 stipend, room, and meals. Applications are due February 26th.

[OH Dept of Ed and Workforce @OHEducation]

Sparking an interest in environmental science and future STEM careers! Berea-Midpark Middle School students share experiences from their visit to @StoneLab.
https://t.co/bLgPb0vqcc

[Stone Laboratory @stonelab]

@sblatnica @OhioState Great photos! Glad to hear you and your students had a wonderful field trip.

[Stone Laboratory @stonelab]

Did you know the South Bass Island Lighthouse is haunted? Some visitors have reported hearing eerie noises, including creepy footsteps, and slamming doors. According to https://t.co/RKg2Jxs5YI, the South Bass Island Lighthouse is one of the 24 haunted must-see places in Ohio!

[Stone Laboratory @stonelab]

Throwback to West Fest 2023! Last year, we had an amazing time connecting with the community and sharing our passion for Lake Erie’s native species and ecosystem.
Join us at West Fest 2024 to learn more and engage with our team.
#WestFest #StoneLab #LakeErie

[Stone Laboratory @stonelab]

#ThrowbackThursday to the 2024 Friends of Stone Lab Open House on September 7th! We explored Gibraltar Island, enjoyed lectures, and shared our passion for freshwater biology. Thanks to everyone who attended. We cannot wait to see you next year!

#StoneLab2024

[Stone Laboratory @stonelab]

Calling all educators!
Ready to take your students on an exciting educational journey without leaving the classroom? Dive into Stone Lab's Virtual Field Trips! Visit the link below to explore more.
#StoneLab #VirtualFieldTrip #Education

https://t.co/6OAjZd0fzH

[Stone Laboratory @stonelab]

The sign-up deadline is approaching for Stone Lab's Workshop on Fish-Sampling Techniques of Ohio’s State Agencies happening October 5-6, 2024! Participants learn first-hand how our state agencies sample!

Visit this page to enroll: https://t.co/BnIyUCDUr3

#StoneLab #ODNR #OEPA

[Stone Laboratory @stonelab]

Looking for a quick and interesting read this Thursday?

Check out the @ohioseagrant article on how local alumni are sparking student interest in science @stonelab.

Link to article: https://t.co/sLnmc733vK

#ThrowbackThursday #StoneLab2024

[Stone Laboratory @stonelab]

Stop by @OhioStateFSR at the Gwynne Conservation Area tents today (Tuesday, September 17) through Thursday, September 19 to learn more about Stone Lab from Stone Lab Curriculum Specialist Felecia!
#FSR24

[NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory @NOAA_GLERL]

Don't miss the latest #LakeErie HAB data, updated yesterday! Despite this week having the highest chlorophyll measurements we’ve seen all year, microcystin (toxin) concentrations are trending downward at most sampling sites. https://t.co/OKMoP8rUop
📸 MODIS via NOAA GL CoastWatch

[Stone Laboratory @stonelab]

@OSUEnvironment @OSU_HortCropSci @OSUEntomology We've got @OhioStateFSR spirit, how 'bout you?! Yes, we will be there!

[Stone Laboratory @stonelab]

A heartfelt thank you to all the visitors, Friends of Stone Laboratory members and board, and staff that helped to make the 2024 Stone Laboratory Open House a success!

Photo Credit: Julie Conry.