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Black Carbon in the Arctic

Exciting publications from Dr. Tate Barrett, UNT Postdoc, working in Dr. Alex Ponette's lab. His research on black carbon in the Arctic was recently published. https://ensia.com/features/black-carbon/

Monica Garcia-Colin ENSC Masters Thesis Defense

Monica Garcia Colin's thesis defense will be on Wednesday, June 29th, at 10:00 am in EESAT 320A. Her thesis is titled "Identification of a potential factor affecting graduation rates in STEM for Hispanic students at the University of North Texas, via analysis of nonfiction science books in Spanish language for ELLs in the Dallas ISD primary schools." Monica's major professor is Dr. Ruthanne Thompson.

Jessica Beckham, PhD student, and Dr. Sam Atkinson are working on a research project with Texas Parks and Wildlife on Bumble Bee Species in North Texas

more info here: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/wildlife_diversity/grants/horned-lizard/

Heather Perry (PhD Candidate, Biology) Wins JKG Silvey Scholarship for Ecological Research

Heather Perry (PhD Candidate in Biology working with Dr. James Kennedy) receives the 2013 JKG Silvey Society award ($2,500.00) for outstanding student in the field of ecology at UNT. Learn more about Dr. Kennedy and his student's research in aquatic ecology by clicking here.