When you were a child, what was your image of a scientist? Could you imagine yourself in those shoes? A new, National Science Foundation-funded study led by Michigan State University researchers and others aims to better understand how ... Read More
An unusual engagement: Presenting and networking virtually at the ESA annual meeting
This summer was a whirlwind of unusual virtual meetings, from participating in a remote Research Experience for Undergraduates program to presenting at the 2020 Ecological Society of America, or ESA, from my living room. Remote research ... Read More
Meet the 2020-21 KBS Science Education and Outreach Fellows
Welcome to the 2020-2021 academic year--starting off like no other! We'd like to introduce this year's cohort of Science Education and Outreach Fellows: Joelyn de Lima, Kyle Jaynes, and Elizeth Cinto Mejia. As a team, we will go ... Read More
On fertile soil: Interns join Kellogg Farm and Pasture Dairy Center for the summer
While many in-person summer programs at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station were canceled this summer, the W.K. Kellogg Farm and Pasture Dairy Center was able to welcome two college students for internships. Turns out, farming is pretty ... Read More
Zoom in to your video meetings in style with KBS-themed backgrounds
Do you miss the sights of the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station? You're not alone. If you work or study in the Academic/Stack buildings, conduct research in the fields of Kellogg Farm, volunteer at the Manor House, enjoy delicious meals at ... Read More
Nature Challenge 2020: Join us on social media to share spring observations
Can we use technology to help us explore nature and connect with others to share our curiosity? Let’s find out! Though we’ve had to cancel KBS public events this spring to help reduce the impact of COVID-19, we hope to reschedule many of ... Read More
No summer like a #KBSsummer: Apply for research experiences or register for summer courses
Update, March 24, 2020: We're sorry to announce that the summer 2020 REU program at KBS has been canceled. We will share any other updates on KBS summer programs as we receive them. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Though it can be difficult to ... Read More
Veterans’ beekeeping program topic of upcoming Dessert with Discussion talk
This event has been rescheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, you can participate via live webinar by registering here: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m94zzGVcRJu3MD-CatHJkg ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What do ... Read More
Expanding the classroom: Teaching Science Outdoors
The Teaching Science Outdoors program gives every learner a new place to shine, including teachers. In July, 35 educators from 20 Michigan school districts came together at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station for a day of learning ... Read More
Venus fly traps and watermelons: Skype a Scientist encourages a generation of scientists
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
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