{"id":4728,"date":"2019-03-08T17:10:28","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T17:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/?p=4728"},"modified":"2022-10-07T17:11:24","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T17:11:24","slug":"protecting-ohios-north-coast-through-the-lens-of-restoration-ecology-and-biomimicry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/2019\/03\/08\/protecting-ohios-north-coast-through-the-lens-of-restoration-ecology-and-biomimicry\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting Ohio\u2019s North Coast through the lens of restoration ecology and biomimicry"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">[Past Projects]<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<h3>Dr. Teresa Cutright, Dr. Henry Astley and Elena Stachew<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe are studying the ability to quickly design, prototype and evaluate biomimetic forms to restore natural habitat complexity to our lake. Lab-scale wave attenuation and sediment depositional prediction studies are conducted using a 11 ft. re-circulating flume in the Hydraulics Lab of the Civil Engineering Department. We are primarily testing complex root forms mimicked after native coastal forests along Lake Erie. Other root forms may be considered and explored, such as those mimicked after mangroves or coastal wetland plants.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"523\" class=\"wp-image-2023\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1447\/2019\/03\/3D-printed-PLA-root-structures-from-UA-Makerspace.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1447\/2019\/03\/3D-printed-PLA-root-structures-from-UA-Makerspace.jpg 930w, https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1447\/2019\/03\/3D-printed-PLA-root-structures-from-UA-Makerspace.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1447\/2019\/03\/3D-printed-PLA-root-structures-from-UA-Makerspace.jpg?resize=768,432 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><figcaption><em>3D printed PLA root structures from UA Makerspace<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2027\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1447\/2019\/03\/White-oak-Solidworks-root-model-from-Liang-T-Knappett-JA-et-al.-2017-paper-in-Landslides-1024x546.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption><em>White oak Solidworks root model \u2013 from Liang T, Knappett JA, et al. 2017 paper in Landslides<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYou\u2019ll gain skills in one or more of the following:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n \t<li>Simple electronics<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Programming in Python<\/li>\r\n \t<li>3D modeling and printing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Field visits to Lake Erie and surrounding watersheds<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Materials investigation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>There may be an opportunity to build smaller-scale wave tanks for use in classrooms and other public educational settings. Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aoMrLYJOdA4\">Youtube video<\/a> for an idea!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2031\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1447\/2019\/03\/Flume-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Wave tank at University of Akron\u2019s Hydraulics Lab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe are interested in undergraduate students from any major that are willing to learn and explore. No prior experience is necessary. Work at the interface of engineering and biology to improve the coastal ecology of Lake Erie with a Biomimicry Fellow.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong>Additional Background:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAccording to the United Nations, 40% of the world\u2019s population lives within 100km of a coastline and this number is projected to increase. Coastal protection structures, typically made of rock, steel and concrete, are used to protect homes and businesses from waves, storm surges and flooding. On Lake Erie\u2019s shoreline in Ohio, 80% of the shoreline is protected with these simple and rigid materials.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2035\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1447\/2019\/03\/Example-of-revetment-provided-by-ODNR-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption><em>Example of revetment \u2013 provided by ODNR<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"402\" class=\"wp-image-2039\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1447\/2019\/03\/Example-of-seawall-provided-by-ODNR.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1447\/2019\/03\/Example-of-seawall-provided-by-ODNR.jpg 747w, https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1447\/2019\/03\/Example-of-seawall-provided-by-ODNR.jpg?resize=300,161 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><figcaption><em>Example of seawall \u2013 provided by ODNR<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWorldwide, shoreline hardening destroys the land-water interface and nearshore habitat complexity, key to many significant transitional ecosystems and nursery habitat for fish, birds and other species. These coastal ecosystems also often act as natural protection from waves, storm surges and flooding.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2043\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1447\/2019\/03\/Natural-shoreline-example-Downed-tree-with-root-overhang-in-Sandusky-Bay-August-2018-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption><em>Natural shoreline example: Downed tree with root overhang in Sandusky Bay (August 2018)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCheck out some examples of creative infrastructure and restoration efforts in marine environments for more inspiration: <a href=\"https:\/\/econcretetech.com\/\">ECOncrete<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reefdesignlab.com\/\">Reef Design Lab<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/inhabitat.com\/tetrapot-uses-mangroves-to-grow-a-greener-sea-defense-system\/?variation=d\">TetraPOT<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cemex.com\/-\/cemex-develops-floating-concrete-island-to-revitalize-mangrove-shorelines\">Cemex<\/a>.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uakron.edu\/engineering\/CE\/profile.dot?u=tcutrig\">Click here to learn more about Dr. Cutright\u2019s lab<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/gozips.uakron.edu\/~hastley\/index.html\">Click here to learn more about the Astley Lab<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[Past Projects] Dr. Teresa Cutright, Dr. Henry Astley and Elena Stachew We are studying the ability to quickly design, prototype and evaluate biomimetic forms to restore natural habitat complexity to our lake. Lab-scale wave attenuation and sediment depositional prediction studies are conducted using a 11 ft. re-circulating flume in the Hydraulics Lab of the Civil &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/2019\/03\/08\/protecting-ohios-north-coast-through-the-lens-of-restoration-ecology-and-biomimicry\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Protecting Ohio\u2019s North Coast through the lens of restoration ecology and biomimicry<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4695,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[125789],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4728","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-past-projects"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4728","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4695"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4728"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4728\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4729,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4728\/revisions\/4729"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4728"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4728"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/tiered-mentoring\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}