Biology News
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Blugold to graduate after 2½ years, pursue career in marine biology
After just 2½ years, Emily Witt is graduating from UW-Eau Claire with a degree in biology. The new alumna, whose parents are both Blugolds, now is looking forward to pursuing a career in marine biology-related research.
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Microbiology alumnus does life-saving work for babies with heart defects
Casey Huxtable '15 had his mind set on medical school when he began at UW-Eau Claire. When he changed his plans, he had no idea that his microbiology major would still take him on a path toward saving lives, just not the way he had expected.
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Wisconsin's butterflies to be focus of 'Thursdays @ the U'
Naturalist and educator Nikki Janisin will present "Butterflies of Wisconsin" Thursday, Oct. 18, as part of UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's "Thursdays @ the U" series on the Rice Lake campus.
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Blugold fights climate change in Costa Rica with service-learning
According to studies conducted at Yale University, more than 70 percent of people believe that climate change is happening. Part of this percentage of concerned citizens is UW-Eau Claire junior, Kyra Luttenegger.
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Blugold rescues threatened wildlife in the Galapagos Islands
As final exams ended this spring semester, most students could be seen packing up their dorms, soaking up the sun, and heading home to reunite with family. One Blugold you won’t find taking part in end of the year festivities, however, is Joel Wilson.
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Blugolds part of research featured in prestigious Science journal
Grassland plants are responding in unexpected ways to increased carbon dioxide in the air, a finding that could influence whether land ecosystems will continue to absorb as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as they do currently.
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Blugold Spotlight features Dr. Derek Gingerich
Dr. Derek Gingerich, UW-Eau Claire associate professor of biology, is featured in this Blugold Spotlight video, sharing his academic passions and his faculty-student research investigating plant light responses.
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UW-Eau Claire to celebrate Tree Campus USA honor with April 23 event
The Arbor Day celebration, to be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 23, will begin with a program near the Sprites sculpture between Schofield and Centennial halls. It also will include a tree walk highlighting 15 tree species on lower campus.
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Blugold alum to help move UW-Eau Claire-Mayo research agreement forward
Blugold alum Dr. Timothy Nelson is helping guide a collaboration between UW-Eau Claire and Mayo Clinic Health System that will create life-changing undergraduate research experiences.
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Chancellor's Blog: Remarkable Blugold researcher
Chancellor James Schmidt shares exciting announcements related to UW-Eau Claire's master collaborative research agreement with Mayo Clinic Health System.
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UW-Eau Claire to offer degree in neuroscience beginning in the fall
Current or future University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students with an interest in studying the brain and nervous system will have a new academic program available to them beginning in the fall.
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Budding ecologist wants to protect, preserve wildlife
Long labeled the “smart kid,” Hayden Wilke came to UW-Eau Claire planning a future that reflected a stereotypical “smart kid” path. A biology class inspired him to pursue ecology instead of medicine.
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Blugolds tell spooky story about Mabel Tainter theater in new children's book
A new children’s book, “Mystery at the Mabel Tainter,” written by Mary Heimstead, a 1975 UW-Eau Claire graduate, and Taylor Kysely, a UW-Eau Claire senior, is a mystery story that takes place in the historic theater.
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Blugold hops to new heights at Minnesota Zoo
Mady Pashibin, a third year Biology major, spent her summer with Australian Kangaroos. With a strong interest in environmental biodiversity, Mady decided to carry out her service-learning through the Minnesota Zoo.
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Campus treasure brings science to life for thousands of Blugolds
Wander through Putnam Park this time of year and you will see vibrant fall colors, hundreds of trees, plants and bird species and, if you are lucky, deer or other wildlife. You also will likely see Blugolds immersed in research and other science-based projects as they use the 230-acre nature reserve that runs through the heart of UW-Eau Claire’s campus and area neighborhoods as an outdoor classroom. It's been 60 years since the city donated the mostly wooded land to UW-Eau Claire.
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Brother fuels Blugold's interest in genetics research
A summer internship at Boston Children’s Hospital gave Allie Welter something even more valuable than new research skills and a chance to add to her already impressive resume. It gave the Blugold an opportunity to intern in a research lab that studies myotubular myopathy, the same rare genetic disease that affects her 16-year-old brother.
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Using science to change the world
For many scientists, it is our job to tell the story of those who cannot speak; we advocate for those who cannot do so themselves. For me, science has always been about giving voice to a story that otherwise would have gone untold.
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Researchers find value in using literature to teach science
Biology professor Paula Kleintjes Neff introduces literature into classes in addition to textbooks and scientific papers — and finds the innovative teaching strategy makes a difference for students.
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Blugold gains conservation skills, experience through international internship
Wil Raasch was on track to earn his biology degree in 3½ years when he realized there was one more thing he wanted to accomplish during his time at UW-Eau Claire: have an international experience. With some creative thinking and support from faculty and staff, he went to Ecuador in January for a three-week immersion trip, but stayed another two months to work as an intern at an eco lodge.
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Blugold earns national honors for outstanding leadership in science
Last spring, UW-Eau Claire alumna Dr. Katie Kindt, a 2000 biochemistry/molecular biology graduate, was recognized by then-President Barack Obama for her outstanding leadership in science. During a White House celebration, the president presented Kindt with a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor given by the U.S. government to science and engineering professionals early in their research careers.
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Couple celebrates wedding surrounded by Blugold family
Heidi Hietpas and Ryan Schaefer’s families gathered with them last summer to celebrate their wedding, adding even more love to an already joyful day. So having 60-plus members of their beloved Blugold family at their August celebration was the icing on the cake for the college sweethearts who now are newlyweds.
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Recent medical school graduate gives UW-Eau Claire high marks
Alyssa Walker, a 2012 UW-Eau Claire biology graduate who received her medical degree this past May, credits UW-Eau Claire for preparing her for the rigors of medical school.
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Students from diverse backgrounds dive into research at UW-Eau Claire thanks to NSF grant
Thanks to a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation under the Research Experiences for Undergraduates program, eight students are getting the chance this summer to work on research projects in the areas of biophysical/biochemistry, physical chemistry, materials science and biology at UW-Eau Claire.
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Mother, son to share the stage during May 21 commencement
Few people have seen as many Blugolds walk across the stage during graduation as Rachel Kohn. For nearly three decades, she’s been the interpreter for the deaf at every UW-Eau Claire commencement. The spring ceremony will be extra special — Rachel’s son, Christopher Kohn, will be among the graduates.