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Congratulations to PhD graduate student, Zanethia Barnett!!

PhD graduate student, Zanethia Barnett, gave a talk at the recent International Association of Astacology (crayfish) conference in Pittsburgh.  She won best student oral presentation for her talk: Detectable Effects of Impoundments on the Genetic Structure of Crayfish (Faxonius spp.) in
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Former Biology honors student thesis featured

Former Biology honors student, Taylor Patterson, and Dr. Carol Britson are featured in a blog post by Sina Walker. Sina is the Scientific writer and content developer at ADInstruments. Her blog, “Enjoying your Easter Egg? How the type of chocolate you like is linked to your eating
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Congrats to Stephanie Burgess and Chaz Hyseni!!

Congratulations to the winners of the 8th Annual Research Symposium, Stephanie and Chaz! The Graduate School Council hosts many events throughout the year, but Research Day is of paramount importance. Stephanie took 1st place for STEM with her advisor, Dr. Ryan Garrick in the podium
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Biology graduate students place in 3-Minute Thesis Competition

Two Biology graduate students placed in the University-wide 3-Minute Thesis Competition. Jessica Heppard, working on her Master’s degree with Dr. Rich Buchholz, won first place in the Master’s student category, while Bram Stone, working on his Ph.D. with Dr. Colin Jackson, came in second
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Congrats to graduate students, Sarah Amonett & Brooke Sykes!!

Sarah Amonett, an M.S. student in Dr. Susan Balenger’s lab, has been awarded research grants from the Society of Integrative and Comparative Biology and the North American Bluebird Society. These awards are highly competitive and will help pay for research supplies related to Sarah’s
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