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Montana research lab offers opportunities for students

Assistant Professor of Biology Pablo Weaver discussed his work and research opportunities at the University’s Bob and Mary Neher Montana Research Station during a lecture Tuesday in the Quay Davis Executive Board Room.

Memories of the 1960s dominate professor’s final lecture

Jay Jones, professor of biology and biochemistry, held his last lecture after being with the University for 35 years on Tuesday with 60 people in attendance.

Research explores plant efficiency

Stacey Darling-Novak, professor of biology, discussed her research of the early development of orchids and use of microbes to improve plant life Tuesday in the Quay Davis Executive Board Room.

Course studies Guatemalan systems

Associate Professor of Biology Heidy Contreras discussed “Science Without Borders,” Feb. 11 in the Howell Board Room.

Considering obesity’s health effects

Jerome Garcia, professor of biology, discussed his studies of the mitochondria’s ability to enhance respiratory capacity and its role in obesity Tuesday in the Executive Dining Room.

Bickford talks endangered species

David Bickford, associate professor of biology, presented studies done by students and himself on the various amphibians of the San Gabriel Mountains and their decline at his lecture, “Inventory and Monitoring of the Amphibians of the Amphibians of the San Gabriel Mountains” Tuesday in the Executive Dining Room.

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