I'm thrilled to share that I’ve been accepted into the University of Amsterdam’s MSc program in Freshwater & Marine Biology! 🪸 Huge thanks to everyone who has supported and encouraged me along the way. #marinebiology #gradschool #UniversityOfAmsterdam #science #ecology

Congratulations @rachaelcargill.bsky.social @vkokkoris.bsky.social , @tobykiers.bsky.social , @thomasshimizu.bsky.social 🎉. This is amazing work!

Reflecting on experiences that have shaped my academic path —being awarded the 2024 Schoenstein Sustaining Excellence Scholarship at @oregonstate.edu, was a big deal. Scholarships like this are vital for undergrads starting out in research. I talk about this and more on the Beaver Tales podcast:

I'm excited to share a recent podcast episode I did with @oregonstate.edu Ecampus. In our conversation, we talk about my journey- from high school to the U.S. Coast Guard, and through some of my undergrad experience in botany🌱. Want to hear about remote learning as a STEM student? Have a listen.

I am very proud to have been a 2 year member of the Ecampus Student Advisory Board at @oregonstate.edu. Check out this article I wrote if you are curious about engaging in undergraduate research as an online student.

Why are @vkokkoris.bsky.social and @seanmaston.bsky.social exploring deep soil fungi? Underground fungal networks are crucial for drawing carbon belowground. Topsoil carbon can be released due to land use and agricultural practices, so the role of deep soil fungi remains vital.

A special type of ancient fungi live deep beneath the soil’s surface and can help lock away carbon for thousands of years. @vkokkoris.bsky.social, Mica Tosi & @seanmaston.bsky.social are digging deep in Arizona, looking to unlock their full potential. Want to learn more about deep soil fungi?

Good news for fungal networks in Europe as the EU moves towards healthier soils.  The Soil Monitoring Law will pave the way for healthier soils that benefit us, and our environment: buff.ly/SodAQYg Protect soils. Protect the Underground.   📷 Seth Carnill and Quentin van den Bossche