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 The Upstate Freshwater Institute has made a commitment to educating and working with the local community concerning important issues of aquatic ecology and water quality. This involvement includes:
- Job Shadow Programs
- Science Fairs
- Student Projects
- Student Internships
- Community Presentations
- The Annual Onondaga Lake Scientific Forum
 As in past years, UFI continues to work with students and schools. Last summer, UFI employ ed an intern from Michigan Technological University, giving her the opportunity to work in various areas of environmental research. UFI also supported graduate students from the State University of New York - College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF). These students conducted research on public health issues for a municipal water supply.
Over the years, UFI has hired many college and graduate students for summer positions. A number of these students have gone on to various universities and permanent jobs in related professional areas. UFI also continues to participate in classroom activities and science fairs in elementary and high schools. Recently UFI cooperated with local high school students in conducting research programs on regional aquatic environments.
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