2023 Summer Takeaways
2023 Summer Takeaways
Nadia ponders patterns in fungal communities and shares what she learned from conducting research.
Asstan "(bids) farewell to the majestic Rocky Mountains of Colorado," presents her findings at a poster session, and makes plans to continue in the Eaton lab next year.
Lily samples teeth from mountain lion prey and engages in public outreach. She explains how her summer research contributes to her senior thesis and career in wildlife research.
Ellie discusses her findings from her research project, Changes in Feeding Behavior Induced by Insulin-Like Peptides in Gryllus bimaculatus, and the challenges and benefits of conducting to research in a different country.
Kristi had to go back to the drawing board (literally) on her research project, but along the way, she kindled her joy of coding beyond the classroom.
About the Biology Department Summer Grants
Each year, our department funds innovative summer research projects thanks to the Donald and Nancy Ritchie, Edna Henry Bennett, Maura Shannon Barrett, and Herbert Maule Richards grants. To apply, students submit grant proposals and budget worksheets for their projects. Grant recipients describe their summer experience in three blog posts.