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Sexy Dancers Have Bigger Brains: Day Lab research makes journal cover and editor’s pick

Research by faculty member, Lainy Day, post-doctoral student Willow Lindsay and two undergraduate co-authors was recognized as the editor’s pick for this month’s issue of Brain, Behavior, and Evolution, http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/369244 . Illustrations from the
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Biology Graduate Student Cody Jordan Receives ‘Research/Conservation Award’

Biology graduate student, Cody Jordan, received the ‘Research/Conservation Award’ at the 2015 Mississippi Bat Working Group annual meeting. He was nominated for and received this award for work done as part of his thesis research with assistance from the MBWG. Cody’s
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VIDEO: Science Friday Is ‘Hot’ For Turkey Research

The popular national show Science Friday  highlights the research of Richard Buchholz, associate professor of biology, for clues as to what a female turkey finds “hot” in a male. With its fanned plumage and bold strut, a male wild turkey’s display conjures images of
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Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant Award Winner

Congratulations! Biology Ph.D. student Stuart Nielsen (right), a member of Dr. Brice Noonan’s laboratory group, has been awarded a Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant from the National Science Foundation. This award will allow Stuart to continue his work on the evolution of
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Anonymous donor funds The Edmund Keiser Faculty Support Endowment

The endowment, which honors emeritus biology professor Dr. Edmund Keiser (a Department of Biology professor from 1976-2005), will provide research support for biology faculty during summer months when they are not supported by university salary. To read more or learn how to contribute to
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