Over 100 leading scientists congregated at Penn State University for the Changing Microbiomes Symposium in May. Talks explored how microbiomes are changing due to natural and human-driven processes, and how targeted microbiome modification can drive the functional output of natural and managed systems. Sarah and Katie presented research from the Becklin Lab at the symposium.
Four members of the Becklin Lab graduated from Syracuse University this weekend. Congratulations to Alex, Elena, Laurel, and Marjona and good luck on your next endeavor!
Check out this recent article highlighting diversity and engagement initiatives involving members of the Becklin Lab!
Check out this recent article about science outreach led by SU students!
Congratulations to our graduating seniors on their research accomplishments. Elena received the Outstanding Achievement in Biotechnology award for her research on CO2 threshold responses in native and invasive grasses. Alex received the Academic and Research Accomplishments award from the Biology Department for her research on ant effects on soil characteristics and microbial communities.
Congratulations, Sarah, on receiving a summer Dissertation Fellowship from the Graduate School!
Sarah was awarded a travel grant to attend the Changing Microbiomes Symposium at Penn State this summer, where she will present her research looking at root and plant microbial communities. Congratulations Sarah!
Alex Krause and Seth McCaffery, students from OCC, completed a week-long internship in the Becklin Lab as part of the new BREW@SU program. Thank you to Alex and Seth for their hard work, curiosity, and infectious energy. Who knew sieving and measuring roots could be so much fun!
Congratulations, Sarah on receiving a Graduate Research Award for Science and Scholarship (GRASS) from the Biology Department.
Congratulations to Samantha Blau for earning her Master’s degree in Biotechnology! We are so proud of your accomplishment!