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Zoology graduate student the first to receive the Liz and Jack McGrew Scholarship
For the first time the Liz and Jack McGrew Scholarship was awarded to a graduate student in the CSU Professional Science Masters in Zoo, Aquarium and Animal Shelter Management.
Dan Bush named a pioneer member for the American Society of Plant Biology
Bush, former chair of the Department of Biology and vice provost for faculty affairs at CSU, was honored for his significant contributions to the field of plant science and the scientific community.
CSU researcher leads global study of extreme drought impacts on grasslands and shrublands
A global study organized and led by Colorado State University scientists shows that the effects of extreme drought – which is expected to increase in frequency with climate change – has been greatly underestimated for grasslands and shrublands.
NASA grant fuels lunar agriculture research
NASA recently allocated funding for space biology research, with a portion designated for Associate Professor Graham Peers in the CSU Department of Biology, focusing on lunar agriculture.
Q&A with Boettcher Scholar and International Science and Engineering Fair participant Marissa Martinez
Marissa Martinez, a first-year biology student at CSU, recipient of the renowned Boettcher Scholarship and proud Hispanic student, arrived at CSU in the fall of 2023, bringing with her a wealth of cultural and scientific knowledge.
How can solar energy installations prioritize ecosystems?
Solar energy will be an important part of powering the future, and two CSU researchers have proposed a solution to make sure future installations are built with preserving our ecosystems in mind.
CSU biologists document genome-level climate adaptation in endangered bird species
A new study led by Colorado State University is one of the first to document climate adaptation at the genomic level in a wild population.
What deer mice can tell us about high-elevation pregnancies and fetal growth
CSU biologist Kate Wilsterman is working to understand how the physiology of pregnancy has evolved and diversified across mammals – in particular, she’s interested in species’ adaptive strategies for dealing with the effects of high elevations, where oxygen is less abundant.
Embracing curiosity as a woman of color in STEM
Andrea Gomez, a 2006 biology graduate from the Colorado State University College of Natural Sciences, uses the flame of internal curiosity to explore new research areas, power through adversity and find confidence as a woman in STEM.
Arctic ground squirrels are changing their hibernation patterns
More than 25 years of climate and biological data reveal shorter hibernation periods and differences between male and female hibernation periods.