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Entomology grad student Lizzie Bello celebrated for stunning research images
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How drought and ozone pollution team up to reduce soybean yield
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Researchers investigate tomato plant defense mechanisms in response to environmental stressors
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Acting Head and Entomology Professor Andrew Suarez named a 2025 Fellow of ESA
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SIB alumni’s podcast featured as a top pick in YouTube science spotlight
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Study identifies gene clusters in rhizobia linked to robust legume growth
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Incoming SIB grad students excel in summer research program
Four incoming graduate students—Sam Pring (Min Lab, Plant Biology), Marcus Brown (Punyasena Lab, Plant Biology), Mary Heather Jingco (Kingston Lab, PEEC), and Kehvyn Cedeño (Martínez Lab, PEEC)—recently completed the university’s competitive, fully funded 8-week Summer Predoctoral Institute (SPI)....
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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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Plant Biology faculty honored with prestigious campus awards
The School of Integrative Biology proudly congratulates two outstanding faculty members in the Department of Plant Biology. Dr. James O’Dwyer has been recognized with the 2025 Campus Distinguished Promotion Award and...