UT Hosts Summer Camp for Local Middle Schoolers
https://tntribune.com/ut-hosts-summer-camp-for-local-middle-schoolers/
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https://artsci.utk.edu/blum-named-associate-dean-for-research-and-creative-activity/
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Dr. Susan Kalisz, former head of the EEB department, along with Cary Staples of the School of Design and Tim Arment from the College of Architecture and Design have created the UNDERstory board game based on their long-term research. The game has received a lot of attention, and the creators are finalists for a 2023 James Paul GEE! Award!
Check out the game here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD0fSBNVfiQ
and vote for UNDERstory to win the GEE! Award here: https://forms.gle/R3KEi7AFbDA6NRy49

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Hannah Alderman is one of thirteen UT students to receive a Gilman Scholarship. Read more about her plans to study abroad here: https://news.utk.edu/2023/05/31/13-students-offered-gilman-scholarships-to-study-abroad/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=collectively%20awarded%20%2442%2C000&utm_campaign=TN%20Today
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EEB’s Dr. Stephanie Kivlin joins her collaborators in announcing the release of their new report, “Microbes in Models.” Climate change threatens all life on Earth. The report outlines top challenges to overcome to better incorporate microbial processes into Earth system models and improve model projections that inform climate change mitigation actions. Read more here: https://eeb.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Microbes-in-Models-Report_FINAL.pdf
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Read Dr. Keck’s article “Erosion of heterogenous rock drives diversification of Appalachian fishes” here:
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Faculty, staff and students from EEB gathered on May 18, 2023 to celebrate the end of the semester, recognize award-winners, and honor retirees. Check out this YouTube video to see all of the winners, along with some photos from the celebration.
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Spring 2023 EEB honors graduate Colton Adams received a Fulbright student award. Read about his plans here: https://news.utk.edu/2023/05/17/11-ut-students-receive-fulbright-awards/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=2023-24%20Fulbright%20student%20awards&utm_campaign=TN%20Today
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Dr. Angela Chuang, formerly of the Riechert lab, was consulted for this NY Times article on Joro Spiders, and whether current research is in fact proving how shy the species can be.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/science/joro-spiders.html