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A hard lesson to learn: It’s okay not knowing everything in science

A hard lesson to learn: It’s okay not knowing everything in science

12.13.19

On my first day at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, I felt nervous and scared because I couldn’t believe that I got a summer research position. My mentor tried to calm me down, but I was scared because I didn't feel that I was a real ... Read More

My experience at KBS: Challenges and rewards in the lab, the classroom, and the field

My experience at KBS: Challenges and rewards in the lab, the classroom, and the field

12.09.19

This summer I had the privilege of working with my mentor, Dr. Tatiana Severin, as an undergraduate research apprentice, or URA, in the Litchman Lab at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. I had heard about the program frequently since I ... Read More

Learning to become a thorough scientist and nurturing a lifelong love of the natural world

Learning to become a thorough scientist and nurturing a lifelong love of the natural world

12.05.19

Cool morning dew sparkled off an army of deep green blades; somewhere close an abrupt rustle originated. The green sea parted, a young fawn appeared, and the world became still for only a moment. Experiencing a research summer at the W.K. ... Read More

The sand dune of research: A steep but lovely learning curve

The sand dune of research: A steep but lovely learning curve

11.27.19

I stood in soft sand that might as well have been quicksand due to my inability to move. Looking back down the dune at Traverse City State Park, I saw how far I had come up just to be stuck on this particularly sandy slope with still so far ... Read More

Venus fly traps and watermelons: Skype a Scientist encourages a generation of scientists

Venus fly traps and watermelons: Skype a Scientist encourages a generation of scientists

11.25.19

Many children in the United States grow up with the notion that there are two science careers: a doctor and a chemist, working solo in a lab surrounded by bubbling beakers. Teachers across the nation are fighting that image. In my recent ... Read More

Conducting summer research? Turns out, it’s pretty rad-ish

Conducting summer research? Turns out, it’s pretty rad-ish

10.25.19

Before starting this experience, I was scared of the journey I was about to embark on. I was leaving behind the life I knew in California for the summer to work in an unfamiliar lab in a different state with a group of people I had never ... Read More

30th annual dinner celebrates invaluable contributions of KBS volunteers

30th annual dinner celebrates invaluable contributions of KBS volunteers

09.20.19

Jim trains his lens on the pair of Trumpeter Swans floating on Wintergreen Lake, bringing the birds into focus. Candice carefully pores over decades-old articles and photos, piecing together a chapter of Kellogg Manor House history. Cheri ... Read More

Kellogg Manor House’s ties to second World War run deep

Kellogg Manor House’s ties to second World War run deep

08.27.19

Community members gathered Aug. 18 at KBS for the annual day of free tours and outdoor concert offered by the W.K. Kellogg Manor House. This year, guests were treated to an exhibit that outlined the role of the Kellogg estate during the ... Read More

KBS, Klotz wrap up another summer of successful outreach programs

KBS, Klotz wrap up another summer of successful outreach programs

08.27.19

This summer, on every other Wednesday in June and July, W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Community Outreach Assistant Misty Klotz carted her supplies into the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary. Among them: construction paper, crayons, glue, clothespins ... Read More

Coming full circle: Research experience helps KBS student become lead author on publication

Coming full circle: Research experience helps KBS student become lead author on publication

08.13.19

Harry Ervin’s first summer at KBS left him wanting more, so he came back. Twice. Each of his three years here brought different, valuable experiences. Harry was interviewed by external communications intern Grace ... Read More

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