Much of what shapes an ecosystem happens underground—out of sight and, until recently, largely out of reach for scientists. Chris Vito, a PhD candidate in Environmental Life Sciences at Arizona State University, is focused on bringing that hidden world into clearer view.
“I study ecosystem ecology, which means thinking about... Read more
When Logan Kavanaugh left college after her first year, she wasn’t sure she’d ever return. The first-generation student had earned a spot in a biology program, but financial strain and personal hardship forced her to step away. For four years, she worked as a bartender, uncertain if she’d ever... Read more
Shanjida Khan’s PhD research at Oregon Health & Science University focused on building imaging systems that allow scientists to see the front part of the human eye.
“The imaging systems use a noninvasive imaging technique, optical conference tomography, which is similar to ultrasound,” she explains. “But instead of using sound... Read more
