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The School Malaise Trap Program (SMTP) engaged 15,000 students in biodiversity research, collecting 80,000 insects. This initiative generated crucial DNA barcode data for nearly 8,000 species, aiding conservation efforts.

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Area of Science:

  • * Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
  • * Genomics and Bioinformatics
  • * Environmental Science Education

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  • * The School Malaise Trap Program (SMTP) has been a key initiative since 2013, involving 350 schools and 15,000 students across Canada.
  • * It focuses on exploring insect biodiversity in schoolyards, fostering environmental stewardship through hands-on scientific engagement.
  • * The program integrates DNA sequencing for species identification, connecting students with authentic scientific discovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To provide students with a technologically advanced and scientifically relevant educational experience in biodiversity.
  • * To enhance student understanding of life's diversity and promote environmental responsibility.
  • * To contribute valuable data to the International Barcode of Life (iBOL) project, a global biodiversity genomics initiative.

Main Methods:

  • * Students collected hundreds of insects from Canadian schoolyards at 350 participating primary and secondary schools.
  • * DNA sequence variation was analyzed for rapid, species-level identification of collected specimens.
  • * Over 80,000 insect specimens were sequenced as part of the SMTP's contribution to the iBOL project.

Main Results:

  • * The SMTP has sequenced over 80,000 insect specimens, representing 7,990 distinct species, approximately 10% of known Canadian fauna.
  • * A significant finding includes the generation of the first DNA barcode records for 1,288 Canadian species.
  • * Student participation provided valuable data for a large-scale biodiversity genomics initiative.

Conclusions:

  • * The SMTP successfully combines education with scientific research, offering students a unique learning experience in biodiversity and genomics.
  • * The program significantly contributes to the understanding of Canadian insect diversity and the global iBOL database.
  • * The initiative highlights the potential for citizen science, involving students in meaningful scientific discovery and data generation.