Student Spotlight: Rowan Suit Investigates Microplastics in Food
At Algae Research and Supply, we're constantly inspired by the creativity and curiosity of the students who use our products. One shining example is Rowan Suit, a high school researcher from Pope High School, who recently completed a groundbreaking project exploring how microplastics affect the growth and reproduction of Pisum sativum (pea plants). Her project was sparked by our Fake Fluorescent Food kit, which introduces students to the invisible world of microplastic contamination in a hands-on and visually stunning way.
Microplastics are no longer just a problem in the ocean — they’re showing up in our food, air, and soil. Educating students and the public about this invisible threat is more important than ever. We’re proud that our Fake Fluorescent Food kit helped Rowan ask big questions and find meaningful answers. Keep an eye out — we’ll be sharing images from her project soon to highlight the incredible science behind her story.
