Anammox Technology in High School Science Research Education

The Carroll County Public School (CCPS) system continues to be a leader in the state in innovation and technology through their unique Science Research courses I & II and curriculum. Our partnership with CCPS gives Maryland Sea Grant Extension a venue to implement various projects to test their efficacy in the public school setting and track results with students and teachers. Successful projects in the past have lead to changes in the Science Research curriculum and a spread to other school systems interested in emulating the model set forth at CCPS high schools.

Aquaculture has been at the forefront of these projects in the Science Research courses for more than 10 years. Another recent expansion in 2008 of a new recirculating system promises greater opportunities for the future and places CCPS as a potential centerpiece for not only high school education engaging students and teachers but the potential of educating citizens concerned with the health of Chesapeake Bay.

Students learn the Anammox process with hands-on methods. The new technology of this system is in the biological filtration of the waste products of the fish. Instead of just the traditional aerobic biological filtration a new anaerobic biological filtration loop was designed into the new recirculating system. The anaerobic loop takes advantage of naturally occurring bacteria that use the Anammox process.

For more information, contact Dr. Doug Lipton

Last updated: 04/23/2009

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