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I have loved plants, wildlife, and nature since my childhood, so choosing to go into ecology was a no-brainer for me. From alpine biocrusts to tropical rainforests, I am interested in every aspect ecology has to offer. My current research for my

As a kid, I loved to collect cicada exuviae and search milkweed for Monarch caterpillars in my backyard.  Overtime, my passion for ecology increased, leading me to choose a degree in EBIO.  My classes at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ encouraged me to pursue research

When I came to Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ I chose EBIO because it was a major that allowed me to get prerequisites for medical school, while also pursuing my lifelong interests in ecology and evolution. In my second semester, I found myself volunteering in Dr. Safran’s lab

I am interested in the study of social structures of wild animal populations with my advisor Dr. Andrew Martin. A social rodent, the black-tailed prairie dog, provides the perfect system for me to study social structures in the wild. Black-tailed

When I was a sophomore at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ I started working in the Suding Plant Ecology Lab, where I assisted with germination experiments in the greenhouse with seedlings from Carrizo Plain National Monument, in California. During spring break, I received

My passion for plant ecology began in high school when I took a botany course that opened my eyes to the complex and fascinating biology revolving around vegetation. I have carried this interest throughout my time at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ, which led me to pursue an

Like many others in the School of Arts and Sciences here at the University of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ, I have struggled to find my passion. My first year at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ, I had no idea what I truly wanted to do upon graduation. My advisor encouraged me to explore the

Looking at the world from a holistic perspective and seeing the interconnectedness of everything is a crucial key to solving problems. This is one reason the field of ecology appeals to me. Combining my love travelling and the outdoors, I was

Choosing to write an honors thesis was easily one of the most important decisions and largest undertakings during my career here at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ. I have always been interested in biology and long ago decided that this was the field that I would like to pursue

Janthinobacterium lividum, affectionately referred to as J. liv, is a violet-pigmented bacterium with a tough disposition.  It thrives in a wide range of environmental conditions, and it exhibits antibiosis; inhibiting or destroying a wide