Melissa Lenczewski
@geology79.bsky.social
Contaminant Hydrogeologist, Microplastics, Fulbright ASEAN Research Scholar, reenactor, beer lover, knitter and crocheter, and a crazy cat lady.
Go Detroit Lions!
November 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Go Detroit Lions!
I’m a happy Polish girl when there is a pierogi food truck at your university. Polish is the third most common language in Illinois.
October 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I’m a happy Polish girl when there is a pierogi food truck at your university. Polish is the third most common language in Illinois.
My 1940 Dodge D14 named Darcy is looking great.
September 29, 2025 at 1:24 AM
My 1940 Dodge D14 named Darcy is looking great.
It is the end of the Research Experience for Undergraduates. We printed 8 posters. Check back for each poster.
August 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
It is the end of the Research Experience for Undergraduates. We printed 8 posters. Check back for each poster.
I crocheted a little dumpster fire. I think I put this on my desk at work.
August 11, 2025 at 3:44 AM
I crocheted a little dumpster fire. I think I put this on my desk at work.
This is Chester’s life, I want it.
August 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
This is Chester’s life, I want it.
I like to send postcards to friends when I get back from trips. It’s my way have a connection with people I care about.
August 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I like to send postcards to friends when I get back from trips. It’s my way have a connection with people I care about.
Another day another cenote. This is one of my favorite with a great vibe.
July 20, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Another day another cenote. This is one of my favorite with a great vibe.
A new site for us even further from tourist. Mayan is the first language of the people of Juarez.
July 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A new site for us even further from tourist. Mayan is the first language of the people of Juarez.
Sampling water from cenote south of Aqua Azul. This was to be negative control site since little tourist or human activities but we found lots of plastic. On to the next one….
July 17, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Sampling water from cenote south of Aqua Azul. This was to be negative control site since little tourist or human activities but we found lots of plastic. On to the next one….
We use the pool to train and test out the equipment before we head to the cenotes (sinkhole). Next week we will be doing this without the safety of the shallow pool
July 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
We use the pool to train and test out the equipment before we head to the cenotes (sinkhole). Next week we will be doing this without the safety of the shallow pool
First day field sampling water quality at a cenote (local word for sinkhole) in the Yucatán Peninsula. The REUers tried out different sampling techniques. Great start for our science adventure.
July 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
First day field sampling water quality at a cenote (local word for sinkhole) in the Yucatán Peninsula. The REUers tried out different sampling techniques. Great start for our science adventure.
I’m finally off to Cancun with the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) participants with my suitcase of science equipment. Next week we start sciencing! Check back here to learn more about water quality and resources in the Yucatán Peninsula.
July 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I’m finally off to Cancun with the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) participants with my suitcase of science equipment. Next week we start sciencing! Check back here to learn more about water quality and resources in the Yucatán Peninsula.
No Kings peaceful protests in DeKalb, Il. A friend stopped counting the crowds at 1100. I rode my bike, wore a Roe shirt, red/white/blue socks, earrings from Mexico, crochet a Ukrainian bandana and fight oligarchy sign.
June 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
No Kings peaceful protests in DeKalb, Il. A friend stopped counting the crowds at 1100. I rode my bike, wore a Roe shirt, red/white/blue socks, earrings from Mexico, crochet a Ukrainian bandana and fight oligarchy sign.
Sampling groundwater wells outside Bangkok for geochemistry and microplastics. This is our last sampling for Ohm’s thesis research. We got the Department of Groundwater Resources interested in future projects.
May 15, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Sampling groundwater wells outside Bangkok for geochemistry and microplastics. This is our last sampling for Ohm’s thesis research. We got the Department of Groundwater Resources interested in future projects.
Today I did a presentation about microplastics in Kuching, Sarawak Malaysia. The Hilton had recycled paper pens and wood key cards.
May 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Today I did a presentation about microplastics in Kuching, Sarawak Malaysia. The Hilton had recycled paper pens and wood key cards.
@bodegacats.bsky.social His name is Somet which means mustache in Malaysia.
May 8, 2025 at 12:14 AM
@bodegacats.bsky.social His name is Somet which means mustache in Malaysia.
Another great day! We sampled a well at a landfill site in Sibu, Sarawak. So much plastic! I can’t wait to see what we find in the groundwater.
May 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Another great day! We sampled a well at a landfill site in Sibu, Sarawak. So much plastic! I can’t wait to see what we find in the groundwater.
In my happy place- field sampling groundwater in Malaysia this week with students from UiTM Sarawak. Later we will discuss the microplastic results from the previous sampling.
May 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
In my happy place- field sampling groundwater in Malaysia this week with students from UiTM Sarawak. Later we will discuss the microplastic results from the previous sampling.
I took a group of environmental science studies out to learn how to water levels. It was an amazing day!
April 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I took a group of environmental science studies out to learn how to water levels. It was an amazing day!
Tonight was the first time 100 Cassettes from the Philippines was performed in USA. We all had a “cassette” of sounds from the Philippines. We would walk around to experience the sounds and and flavors of the region. It was so interesting.
April 11, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Tonight was the first time 100 Cassettes from the Philippines was performed in USA. We all had a “cassette” of sounds from the Philippines. We would walk around to experience the sounds and and flavors of the region. It was so interesting.