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Brandon D'Souza stands next to his research poster.

Growing among the Black-eyed Susans: A one-of-a-kind summer

01.15.20

This summer, I had the great opportunity to work with Dr. Hsunyi Hsieh, a post-doc in the Robertson Lab, as an REU student at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station. Being a biology major, I was very eager to translate the lab skills gained in ... Read More

Jabarius Jones smiles while standing next to his project poster.

Research is reflection: A summer of firsts at KBS

12.26.19

My summer at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station as a Research Experiences for Undergraduates student was a new experience that opened my eyes. I experienced flying and the state of Michigan both for the first time. Before this opportunity, ... Read More

Karina Cortijo-Robles collects insects in a grassy field.

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

The windmill for which KBS's Windmill Island is named, stands against a blue summer sky.

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

Colin McHugh, Caro Cordova and Nyduta Mbogo examine switchgrass in a research plot.

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

Sydney Hall stands, smiling, next to her research poster at the KBS Undergraduate Research Symposium.

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

Rachel Richardson, wearing a black hat, transplants a radish plant.

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

Misty Klotz reads to children at a Wild Wednesdays event.

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

Head shot of Harry Ervin standing against a brick wall.

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

Headshot of Tom Charney in front of his poster project.

Sharing science: KBS intern educates others while benefiting his own education

08.09.19

Tom Charney's summer internship at KBS was the perfect experience at the right time, sandwiched between commencement and the rest of his life. He was interviewed by external communications intern Grace ... Read More

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