Embark on a journey with Dr. Aidyl Gonzalez, a Caltech research scientist and extreme explorer, as she delves into the hidden world of our planet using the powerful precision of Dino-Lite microscopes. From microgravity studies to Arctic expeditions, discover how Dino-Lite is enabling groundbreaking research and environmental advocacy.
A Champion for Science
Dr. Aidyl Gonzalez is a Caltech research scientist and an honored Fellow of The Explorers Club and recognized as one of The Explorers Club 50: People Changing the World. Her life’s work is dedicated to empowering marginalized communities worldwide through citizen science, environmental justice, and multicultural STEM education. You can learn more about her at her bio links:
- https://draidylgonzalez.com/rsvp-2-1-1
- https://50.explorers.org/community/aidyl-gonzalez-serricchio/.
Dino-Lite: Trusted Research Companion
According to Dr. Gonzalez, Dino-Lite microscopes have been her “trusted research companions on expeditions worldwide.” Notably, their portability allowed for “unprecedented real-time observations” during her microgravity studies. Recently, she embarked on an Arctic expedition with PONANT to study microplastic ingestion within soil biota.
For this crucial work, she emphasizes the importance of the Dino-Lite AM4517MT-RFYW Edge Series 575nm LEDs for Red Fluorescence precision needed to track microplastics.
Arctic Expedition: Unveiling the Hidden World
Dr. Gonzalez’s Arctic expedition aims to reveal how climate change and human activity are transforming the hidden world beneath the tundra. The team collected 32 samples from various locations, spanning from St. Pierre Island to Iceland, covering the coasts of Canada and Greenland. Each sample site was precisely mapped with GPS and paired with environmental data such as CO₂, temperature, and pH.
Understanding Arctic Soil Health
The research objectives of Dr. Gonzalez’s project are to: track shifts in microbial and nematode diversity across various Arctic sites and assess the presence and ecological effects of emerging pollutants such as microplastics. Identify key factors that help soils remain resilient as environmental conditions evolve, involve participants through workshops and demonstrations, and build an open-access database of Arctic soil health.
Dino-Lite in Action: Visual Evidence
See Dino-Lite in action with Dr. Gonzalez through these Instagram links:
- https://www.instagram.com/real_dr.g/reel/DH16tVVyzKT/
- https://www.instagram.com/real_dr.g/reel/DHWE7I3RzMV/
- https://www.instagram.com/p/DDSUbPWyms_/
- https://www.instagram.com/real_dr.g/reel/DGgkCLxz25Q/
Conclusion
In conclusion, tools like Dino-Lite are essential for advancing environmental research and education. Dr. Gonzalez’s dedication to both scientific discovery and youth education exemplifies how innovative technology can play a vital role in understanding and protecting our planet. Dino-Lite is proud to be a part of her mission.
