Imageomics Embarks on Kenya Research Experience

On January 5, a group of imageomics students and faculty arrived at Mpala Research Centre in Kenya to conduct biological field research as part of the Experiential Introduction to Imageomics course. Students and faculty from The Ohio State University, Virginia Tech, Princeton, and Tulane University are in Kenya to collect data on several native animal populations for imageomics student-led course projects. 

The course consists of four project teams - Gecko Toepads, Zebras/Giraffes, Fishes, and Baboons. During the January trip each team is working to collect and process data - with those in Kenya working each day to collect and send data to those within the U.S. for processing. When the group returns to the U.S. at the end of January, teams will work independently to produce results based on their developed research question.

To learn more about daily happenings while the group is in Kenya check out the Kenya Course Blog or view the Kenya Photo Album.