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Entomology grad student Lizzie Bello celebrated for stunning research images

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bello, a doctoral student in entomology, has been recognized for her groundbreaking work in visualizing insect nanostructures. Bello was the winner of the...
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How drought and ozone pollution team up to reduce soybean yield

In a decisive new study, crop scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and USDA’s Agricultural Research...
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Researchers investigate tomato plant defense mechanisms in response to environmental stressors

A recent study published in Plant and Soil explores how tomato plants utilize both aboveground and belowground defense strategies when exposed to simultaneous environmental stressors. The research, titled "Interactions between soil source, flooding, and herbivory shape tomato plant...
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Acting Head and Entomology Professor Andrew Suarez named a 2025 Fellow of ESA

The Entomological Society of America (ESA) has honored Dr. Andrew Suarez, acting head and professor in the Department of Entomology, by naming him a 2025 Fellow of the Society.Being named an ESA Fellow is a recognition of an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the science and...
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SIB alumni’s podcast featured as a top pick in YouTube science spotlight

A podcast created by two SIB alumni has been spotlighted in a recent YouTube video by science communicator Angela Collier, titled “The Best Science Podcast Isn’t What You Think.”From the 9:10 to 9:53 mark of the video, Collier praises This Podcast Will Kill You, hosted by Dr. Erin...
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Study identifies gene clusters in rhizobia linked to robust legume growth

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In a new study, scientists used nearly every tool in their toolkit — genomics, transcriptomics, greenhouse experiments and advanced statistical methods — to gain new insight into the complex chemical interactions that take place in underground root nodules, where legumes like...
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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...
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PEEC student Juliana Soto-Patiño receives the Best Student Presentation Award at the 8th International Conference on Phthiraptera

Juliana Soto-Patiño, a PhD candidate in the PEEC program at the University of Illinois and researcher at the...