News – Sparks Lab

Seneca Drums Work Featured in the New York Times!

November 22, 2025

An article describing our recent collaboration with researchers from SUNY ESF was published in The NewYork Times under the headline “Why Is This Lake ‘Burping’?” After reading the article, I’d encourage you to peruse the comments section. My favorite? The following haiku:
Sparks Lab Sets Out to Solve the Mystery of the Seneca Drums!

October 1, 2025

A recent collaboration with researchers at SUNY ESF, Tim Morin and Erin Hasset, was featured on WENY. You can hear Jed’s description of the mystery here and watch Ben describe their sampling procedure here.
Allasandra’s Research Featured in the Cornell Chronicle!

September 17, 2025

In an article highlighting the importance of undergraduate research opportunities, the Chronicle interviewed Allasandra’s undergraduate mentees, Eli Barret-Learn and Michael Belfer, about their experience working on Buck Island Ranch. You can read the article here.

Seneca Drums Work Featured in the New York Times!