It is easy to remember the sight of my childhood home, or any of my favorite places, but it takes effort to adorn those images accurately with sound. I remember being told at some point that bias towards sight is true of most people; ... Read More
Thinking scientifically: Training the next generation of environmentalists
As a kid, I used to think science was two things: people in lab coats, and being taught facts in school. But now, as a graduate student researching endangered turtles and actually doing science, you’re way more likely to see me caked in mud ... Read More
Creativity and curiosity: K-Woods students explore science and art at KBS
In October 2025, the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station was thrilled to welcome Kensington Woods, or K-Woods, Schools back for a second year of field-based ecological exploration. K-Woods, a charter school in Livingston, Michigan, prides ... Read More
Small grains in Michigan: A reflection on the 2025 Food Grade Grains Field Day
“What was the last delicious whole grain that you had the pleasure of enjoying?” asked Julie Doll, CEO of Michigan Agriculture Advancement. The 90 participants attending the second annual Food Grade Grains Field Day reflected on this ... Read More
Science communication and data literacy: Reflections on a Data Nuggets fellowship
As a first-year graduate student moving from Reno, Nevada, I had some hesitation about whether I’d find connections in Michigan or at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. I never expected that one of my strongest connections would be with ... Read More
Haas wins community engagement award for her work with K-12 educators
Kara Haas, W.K. Kellogg Biological Station KBS K-12 outreach and education coordinator, has been honored with an award from the Michigan State University Office of University Outreach and Engagement. The Graduate Student Award for ... Read More
Sharing our science: The broader impacts of research help connect KBS with our communities
KBS has always been committed to creating spaces for education and outreach to the wider community. Much of the research and community engagement work at KBS is funded by the National Science Foundation, which places a strong emphasis ... Read More
KBS Broader Impacts: Mentoring the next generation of community-engaged scholars
Broader impacts, the practical component or long-term goal of most research projects, are often delegated to the final section of a grant proposal, paper or presentation. However, broader impacts are front-and-center to successful research ... Read More
Last but not least: Inaugural Spartan Bus Tour concludes with a visit to Kellogg Biological Station
Michigan State University’s first-ever Spartan Bus Tour kicked off on Monday, Oct. 21, for a three-day, whirlwind tour of MSU locations throughout Michigan’s western Lower Peninsula. The goal of the tour was to build community connections ... Read More
Kellogg Bird Sanctuary’s resident bald eagles renamed by students in MSU’s Michigan Indian Leadership Program
The two bald eagles that reside at the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary recently were honored with new names, chosen collaboratively by Native American students participating in the 2024 Michigan Indian Leadership Program, or MILP. The new ... Read More
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