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EEB graduate student Francis Dinh wins Spring 2026 Dissertation Travel Grant
This spring, EEB graduate student Francis Dinh achieved  a significant milestone in his research on the threespine stickleback. Dinh was awarded the...
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PEEC graduate student Shasta Kamara awarded a Dissertation Completion Fellowship
This spring, PEEC graduate student Shasta Kamara was awarded the Graduate College's Dissertation Completion Fellowship. This fellowship helps outstanding Illinois graduate students complete the doctoral degree by providing a 9-month...
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SIB alumnus amongst Illinois students awarded Fulbright grants
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Nine University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students and recent graduates were offered Fulbright grants to pursue international education, research and teaching experiences around the globe this coming year.Seven of the awardees have accepted grants from the ...
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Honey bees’ sense of smell changes from larval to adult life stages, study finds
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Honey bee larvae lack the sophisticated olfactory capabilities of adult honey bees, a new study finds. Scientists point to this temporary loss-of-function as a side effect of the nurse bees’ heroic level of brood care, calling it a consequence of social evolution.The new findings...
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Don't miss Entomology Associate Professor Esther Ngumbi's article on fertilizer use
In a recent publication with The Conversation, Entomology Associate Professor Ester Ngumbi reveals groundbreaking insights into the hidden costs of fertilizer use. While fertilizers are vital for crop production, Ngumbi highlights how excessive use can damage essential soil microbes that underpin...
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Take the time to read EEB Associate Professor Phil Anderson's article on punctures in The Conversation
Associate Professor of Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior Phil Anderson recently wrote for The Conversation, an independent, nonprofit news organization and academic network that is partnered with The University of Illinois. His article, titled "Cacti spines, snake fangs, snail love darts – oh my!...

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