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Echinacea Project 2021 My Major: I haven’t decided yet. Educational Institution: Carleton College Expected Graduation Year: 2024 Research Interests I am interested in studying the evolutionary biology of prairie plants and how to better conserve them. Statement I am from Taiyuan, China. In my spare time I like to watch documentaries, walk in nature, read and watch Netflix etc. (Here’s a photo of me) Echinacea Project 2021 B.A. in Biology and Environmental Science, University of Minnesota-Morris, 2021 Research Interests I am interested in studying plant-insect interactions such as the role of pollination in plant fitness, and I’m curious what characteristics of fire make it so beneficial for prairie plants. Statement I am originally from St. Paul, MN, but I’ve spent a lot of time in the land of prairies because I just graduated from college in Morris. In my spare time, I can be found climbing trees, baking cheesecake, and peering at the undersides of leaves looking for insects. At the moment, my favorite insect is the brown mantidfly (Climaciella brunnea). Echinacea Project 2021 My Major, Educational Institution expectedGraduationYear – Yikes – no more majors or masters for me. I will be entering my 33rd or 34th year of teaching nearby at West Central Area Schools. I teach mainly the physical sciences (chem and physics) but am also fortunate to teach some fun electives. Research Interests I am interested in studying … The before and after diversity of both plant and insect (bees) species on prescribed burns. Statement I am from … In my spare time I like to … etc. I am originally from Morris, MN but have spent the majority of my life right here on the prairie. Currently i live in Elbow Lake, about 20 miles north of Echinacea Project base camp. I am married to Chris who is an elementary teacher. I have 4 kids ranging in age from 19- 24, two of them currently in college and one of them a two year Team Echin Project member. In my spare time i enjoy taking out my two dogs (pictured) hitting local prairies or bird watching and finding ice cream shops on our summer road trips in the Bombus — mobile. I have always been so impressed by the quality of young people the Echin Project has year after year and am looking forward to this season too. (Here’s a photo of my dogs Clyde and Lilly and me below)   Team Echinacea 2021 I am a postdoctoral researcher at the Chicago Botanic Garden. I joined the Echinacea Project in 2014 as a Research Intern. Before returning to Team Echinacea this winter, I finished up my PhD at UW-Madison in 2020. Research Interests I am a plant ecologist and conservation biologist. My research investigates how fire influences the plant reproduction and population dynamics in fragmented prairies. Statement In my spare time, I enjoy spending time outdoors: birding; botanizing; exploring the natural world by foot, bike, and canoe; and working on restoration projects. My fascination with ducks borders on obsession.  Echinacea Project 2021 B.S. Environmental Science – University of North Carolina Wilmington 7th Grade Science Teacher – Andrew Jackson Middle School, Titusville, FL Research Interests I am excited to learn more about how fire affects prairie remnants. Statement I am from Melbourne, FL, but I grew up in Sun Prairie, WI. In my free time I love to hike with my husband and my dog, cook and bake, read, and anything that involves being on the water! Here’s a photo of me! Echinacea Project 2021 Biology Major, College of Wooster 2022 Research Interests I am interested in learning all I can about plant and insect interactions and using this knowledge to inform conservation efforts. I especially like bees, and I’m excited to gain some new identification skills this summer! Statement I am from Louisville, Kentucky. In my free time I like to find new places to hike, hang out with my dogs, bake, and watch as many movies as I can. Echinacea Project 2021 Senior, West Central Area High School 2022 Research Interests I am most interested in studying the bees and other insects that are on the prairies. I am excited to see how they can affect the plant life and I am looking forward to studying their different roles in pollination and learning more about it. Statement I am from Elbow Lake, Minnesota. I spend a lot of my spare time with my goats that I milk and show at fairs throughout the summer. I also enjoy running cross country, playing softball, reading a good book, and practicing taekwondo. Here’s a photo of me and Wendy! Echinacea Project 2021 Biochemistry, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities 2025 Graduated from Alexandria Area High School in 2021 Research Interests I am interested in learning how research works and gaining an introduction into professional and college level research. This summer I am interested in studying how organisms and plants genetically change through generations, but in the future I would like to study much more so I can gain a better understanding of the world. My favorite classes have always been science classes so I am hoping to be able to apply what I learned in the classroom to real research! Statement I am from Alexandria, Minnesota. In my spare time I like to nordic ski, exercise, read books, play my violin, sew, spend time with my dogs, and be on the lake. Here’s a photo of me! Echinacea Project 2021 Biology, College of Wooster 2020 Research Interests My research interests are in how plants interact with their surrounding organisms and environment. And in this pollination biology perfectly is nesseled quite nicely. I have enjoyed using molecular work to follow where pollen is moving in populations of plants. Statement I am originally from Buffalo, NY, but I have been living in Evanston, IL since October. In my spare time I like to knit, embroider, bake and practice yoga. I was the year long intern last year and I have decided to say on for another year so I can continue to grow into the role. I am very excited to be back in Minnesota for the summer and to be away from urban life for a bit. Echinacea Project 2021 Biology and German Studies, Binghamton University, 2022 Research Interests I am interested in researching insect-plant interactions and invasive species, especially in community ecology. After last year’s lack of aphids in p1, I’m excited to get back out there and see if they have returned! Statement I am from outside Albany, NY. In my free time I like to bake bread and watch terrible reality TV. I also enjoy collecting fun facts so that one day I can win a trivia game against my friends – specifically Trivia Murder Party from Jackbox Games.  |
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