Monthly Archives: April 2018

In the Light of Evolution: Connecting Genotype to Phenotype and Fitness in an Introductory Biology Class

This post is by UW research scientist Katie Dickinson “It was through the [Bio180 CURE] class that biology truly came to life and I felt that our time in [the] lab was interesting and relevant to our world today. The large … Continue reading

Posted in BEACON Researchers at Work, Education | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on In the Light of Evolution: Connecting Genotype to Phenotype and Fitness in an Introductory Biology Class

Congratulations to Prof. Percy Pierre, Chair of the BEACON Diversity Steering Committee

On April 10, 2018, BEACON’s own Prof. Percy Pierre, Chair of the BEACON Diversity Steering Committee and contributor to BEACON from its earliest proposal days, was honored with the Historical Leader Award of the MSU Black Faculty, Staff and Administrators Association (BFSAA). BEACON’s Business … Continue reading

Posted in Member Announcements | Tagged | Comments Off on Congratulations to Prof. Percy Pierre, Chair of the BEACON Diversity Steering Committee

Exploring the evolution of troglodytes?

This post is by MSU postdoc John Phillips Some of you may be familiar with the term ‘troglodyte’, which is a somewhat old-timey derogatory term for an unintelligent person. The Greek root troglo- means “cave” so a troglodyte is a cave … Continue reading

Posted in BEACON Researchers at Work, Notes from the Field | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Exploring the evolution of troglodytes?

NCAT Research Excellence Award

We are very excited to congratulate Dr. Joe Graves and the entire BEACON team at NCAT for receiving this year’s Research Excellence Award for Interdisciplinary Team. Every spring, NCAT celebrates outstanding accomplishments and efforts of faculty innovators, mentors and dynamic … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on NCAT Research Excellence Award

Art and Science, Science and Art: Science outreach to young artists

This post is by MSU grad student Cybil Nicole “Nikki” Cavalieri “I am not good at science, I am more artistic.” “I have decided to drop biology, I am changing my degree to packaging I want to work in a … Continue reading

Posted in BEACON Researchers at Work, Education, Member Announcements | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Art and Science, Science and Art: Science outreach to young artists