FGCU student diving head first into water issues
Published: April 26, 2021 5:03 PM EDT
Updated: April 26, 2021 5:17 PM EDT
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One Florida Gulf Coast University student is tackling algae found in our area.
Clean water is vital for us – and the economy. For some people, it’s also culturally significant, and Kacy Rodriguez is making the connection from her ancestral roots to her water research.
The graduate student has always loved the water. “Growing up in Florida, being around water all the time, and then, of course, going to see my family every year down in Puerto Rico.”
Through her Taíno heritage, indigenous people of the Caribbean, she feels a special connection.
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Right fielder Gabe Rivera bats during Miami s win over Florida Gulf Coast University on April 14 at Mark Light Field. Photo credit: Alex Carnochan
The Hurricanes have proven to fans that they can be the team so many have been looking for in 2021.
UM just needs to show that promise every weekend.
After sweeping Duke at home April 2-4, they went to Pittsburgh and dropped all three contests April 9-11. Miami then returned to Coral Gables and once again earned a sweep, earning wins against Clemson April 16-18.
With just four Atlantic Coast Conference series remaining until postseason play, now is the time to put it all together down the home stretch.