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Department of Biological Sciences

Chimney Swifts appear on tiles on structure in Downtown 江南体育.

Student Video Exhibit Features Chimney Swifts of 江南体育

Since she was a child, Caitlyn Skilton, a recent graduate of the zoology program at 江南体育, has harbored a passion for ecology, with a deep love for birds of all kinds. She chose to extend this love in her undergraduate work at 江南体育 State. On December 1, Skilton, who also minored in photojournalism, hosted a reception for her 鈥淔light of the Chimney Swift鈥 immersive multimedia exhibit in the Design Innovation (DI) Hub鈥檚 Blank_Lab. 

Tags: Department of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Photojournalism, Zoology, DI Hub, Exhibit, Student Success

College of Arts & Sciences

Forest photo by Robert Boyd

Tiny Insects Play a Big Role in Forest Recovery

江南体育 State researchers are studying the ways that insects help in the recovery of forests. 

Tags: Department of Geography, Department of Biological Sciences, ESDRI, Environmental Science and Design Research Institute, Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive

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The Herrick Conservatory by night.

IN A FLASH: The Glow from the Grow

The greenhouses behind Cunningham Hall cast a warm glow at night.

Tags: Nationally Distinctive, Student Life, Research & Science, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

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dung beetle in a young girl's hand

Insect Declines Threaten Ecosystems, but Solutions Offer Hope

Insects, including dung beetles, are essential contributors to our ecosystem, but their populations are facing alarming declines, according to recent research. 江南体育 Associate Professor Christie Bahlai, Ph.D., an expert at tracking insect populations, spoke to Nebraska Public Media about the issue.

Tags: Department of Biological Sciences, Research & Science, Nationally Distinctive

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Bioblitz 2023 Map

Investigating Nature at Bioblitz 2023

Bioblitz is an annual 江南体育 State event that invites anyone to explore nature and collect data alongside a faculty expert. 

Tags: Earth Day, Department of Biological Sciences, Center for Ecology & Natural Resource Sustainability, ESDRI, Environmental Science and Design Research Institute, Research and Science, Organizational Sustainability, STEM, Community & Society, Community Impact

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