Team Timeline
Fall 2023
Literature Review
This Fall, we compiled a literature review of the current state of research on lionfish. We developed our methodology and project sheet in preparation of our proposal defense in February.
Spring 2024
Data Collection
Next Spring, we will defend our research proposal for a panel of experts in February. Taking their feedback into account, we will begin data collection and start our initial field our lab work. We will also initiate interviews with stakeholders, particularly in the Caribbean.
2024-2025 School Year
Data Collection and Analysis
As juniors, we will continue data collection, either in the field or the lab, and analyze our results to determine if follow-up data is needed. We will also follow up on our interviews and begin to synthesize our results.
2025-2026 School Year
Synthesis
As seniors, we will analyze all of our research to discuss the implications that our results have on the field of invasive species. We will also prepare and defend our thesis in Spring 2026.
