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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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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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From cactus thorns to dinosaur teeth: Study analyzes biological puncture tool performance
 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Nature has invented countless types of pointy appendages, and scientists have long sought to explain what makes these structures so effective at puncturing other things. A new study models the key physical characteristics of puncturing tools to reflect their diversity in...
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College of LAS announces named scholars and research awards
 The College of Liberal Arts and Science (LAS) has honored 20 professors, researchers, and research staff members with named scholar positions and research awards in recognition of their contributions to education and learning at the University of Illinois. Amongst the 20 honored by the...
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EEB Grad student's research featured in National Geographic, New York Times
EEB graduate student Mac Chamberlain has recently received wide recognition for their research on cowbird behavior. Chamberlain, along with colleagues Mark Hauber and Shelby Lawson, served as scientific advisors for Underdogs, a National Geographic docuseries now streaming on Hulu and...
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Dr. Andrew Suarez Receives Distinguished Naturalist Award from the American Society of Naturalists
The School of Integrative Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is proud to announce that Dr. Andrew Suarez, Acting Head and Professor of Entomology, has...

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