Graduate students

	A new evolutionary frontier Maria Kalambokidis takes on the daunting task of re-framing the study of the origins of life.
	The dark side of colored nectars Evin Magner analyzes the black nectar of Melianthus minor.
	What dead fungi can teach us about life Postdoctoral researcher Katilyn Beidler investigates the role of fungal necromass in carbon cycling.
	Fashion and fact Coral reef ecology and high fashion converge for EEB doctoral student Rachael Kaspar.
	Science and the Cities A look at work in progress at one of the only urban long-term ecological research programs in the country.
	Of prairies and pollinators Maggie Anderson investigates how human activity affects pollinator resources.
	Life in the uncharted waters of Greenland's glacial melt Christopher Hansen shares a few takeaways from his time studying microbes in Greenland’s glacial environments.
	Building connections between cultures PMB graduate student Ariadna Mondragón Botero recognized for outstanding contributions to international education
	MCDB&G graduate student award winners announced Students recognized for their work in the lab and classroom.
	At the intersection of art and science Ph.D. student Maria Park’s fascination with the living world informed her science and inspired her creative endeavors.