Dylan Bump

Marine Technology Research Assistant

What I do for Sea Grant

I will work with Minnesota Sea Grant, Large Lakes Observatory, and University of Minnesota Duluth engineering and applied technology collaborators to develop affordable, real-time water monitoring systems designed to track lake health by measuring factors like temperature, pH, and oxygen levels. I will also help translate this complex technology into user-friendly assembly guides, troubleshooting manuals, and lesson plans for middle and high school teachers.

Education

B.S. - Mechanical Engineering (in progress)
University of Colorado Boulder

News Releases

National Aquaculture Extension Workshop (NAEW) 2027 banner. June 7-11, 2027, Duluth, MN

Save the Dates: 2027 National Aquaculture Extension Workshop

Join aquaculture extension and outreach professionals in Duluth, Minnesota, from June 7–11, 2027, for the National Aquaculture Extension Workshop.

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Science Meets Public Service with New Minnesota Sea Grant Fellows

Four early-career scientists have been selected for Minnesota Sea Grant’s 2026–2027 Science and Policy Fellowship, which partners with state and local agencies to address critical natural resource

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Minnesota student teams win top honors in 2026 Aquaculture Challenge

Duluth and Rochester schools earned grand-prize honors in the 2026 Aquaculture Challenge.