Itasca

Naturally creative

Two new short courses invite participants to explore the intersection of science, nature and art.

An underwater amphitheater

A University of Minnesota Duluth graduate student surveys how fish respond to noise.

To catch a dragonfly

Emily Schilling leads research on the migratory journey of the Canada darner.

Meet the new station scientist

Victoria Simons joins the team at Itasca.

Live and learn

Itasca field biology courses offer students the opportunity to grow as scientists and people.

Rx for Earth’s Lakes

New study looks at freshwater threats through a human health lens.

The research bug

I fell in love with Itasca and field research as an undergraduate. I returned this summer as a graduate student to study Giant Water Bugs.

Meet the 2023 Itasca interns

Itasca Biological Research Station interns Madie, Lou and Alex offer insight into their summer up north.

CBS people: Emily Schilling

Itasca’s new associate director brings a background in biology and a passion for field education, research and public engagement to the role.

A match made at Itasca

David and Linda Maschwitz met over a sink of dishes at Itasca Biological Station Laboratories. Their connection to each other and the station has lasted a lifetime.