Dr. Louison Named Faculty Research Fellow by National Great Rivers Research and Education Center

by Tina Tebbe

Lebanon, IL (06/30/2022) — Dr. Michael Louison, assistant professor of biology at McKendree University, was recently named a faculty research fellow by the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) in Alton, Ill.

This exciting summer fellowship will include collaborating with staff biologists and researchers to conduct intriguing and important studies on local fish studies. Dr. Louison's research will focus on the impacts of microplastic pollution on fish behavior and physiology.

A division of Lewis and Clark Community College, the NGRREC is dedicated to the study of great river systems and the communities that use them. Founded in 2002, the center aspires to be a leader in scholarly research, education, and outreach related to the interconnectedness of large rivers, their floodplains, watersheds, and their associated communities.

To learn more about the NGRREC, please visit their website.