We are currently seeking funds to support BRCC students and local high school students with internships along their journey of exploring the world of freshwater sponges. Funds will be used to support students through research stipends, student travel to sites for collections and presentations at conferences, and consumables needed for the project. Every penny donated will go to support students working on this project!



All donations are accepted through the BRCC foundation. Please contact Dr. Miller at if you have questions about donations, you are welcome to call her at 225-216-8528.

Thank you to our current personal supporters:
Michelle Watkins
Sondra LeBreton


Thank you to our current corporation sponsors:

Honey Island Kayak Tours

Supporting Grants:

Current


NSF Funding Opportunity PD 21-7980. The Louisiana Freshwater Sponge Project: Developing an Environmental Science Undergraduate Research Pathway from Degree Entry to Workforce and Graduation Award # 2329630 (10/2023 - 9/2028)



The Sea Grant funding opportunity is for the project titled “Sponges as Passive Samplers for Heavy Metals in Freshwater and Brackish Systems” PI: Stephanie Archer, Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) Mary Miller, Baton Rouge Community College, Department of Biology Co-PI: Phoebe Zito, University of New Orleans, Department of Environmental Chemistry (12/2024 - 2/2027)

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BoRSF Department Enhancement Grant # ENH-DE-01 (07/2023 - 06/2024)


Capital One STEM for Good Grant


MSEIP Department of Education Grant # P120A180060