Earlier this summer I went to a farmers market in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where I bought some ancient grains from Shady Side Farms. Little did I know that my summer job would bring me back to that farm. Initially, when I knew I would be ... Read More
Dragonflies: Not picky eaters, but picky tenants!
As I wrap up my time at KBS, I have been reflecting on all that went on and what this experience has meant to me. I was initially drawn to KBS because it seemed like an institution with a long history of ecological work, a lot of which was ... Read More
Inside the Pond Lab: Studying climate change through aquatic species at KBS
At Michigan State University’s W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, Dr. Alisha Shah and her team conduct hands-on fieldwork to better understand how climate change affects aquatic related organisms. On June 3, 2025, members of the Shah Lab, ... Read More
Calling all ‘GALS:’ Free summer science program for high school students offered through KBS
The Girls on Outdoor Adventure for Leadership and Science, or GALS, program is coming to the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station this summer. GALS is a free summer science program for high school students to learn science hands-on while ... Read More
Applications now open for 2025 summer programs at KBS
Calling all undergraduate students looking for an unforgettable summer experience—applications are now open for W.K. Kellogg Biological Station’s 2024 summer programs. A KBS summer KBS hosts students each summer for a pair of research ... Read More
Wednesday, July 26 | Undergraduate Summer Symposium
Since May, some 25 undergraduate students have been living, learning, and conducting research or professional projects at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. Members of the community are invited to learn about those projects and their ... Read More
Applications now open for KBS 2023 summer programs
Calling all undergraduate students looking for an unforgettable summer experience—applications are now open for W.K. Kellogg Biological Station’s 2023 summer programs. A KBS summer KBS hosts students each summer for a pair of research ... Read More
Gift to KBS research program puts more students in reach of a one-of-a-kind summer experience
The KBS summer experience is becoming more widely accessible, thanks to a recent gift from longtime Michigan State University donors. Doug and Maria Bayer have established a scholarship fund for summer research experiences at the W.K. ... Read More
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