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  • Faculty Spotlight: Laura Burrack

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    Laura Burrack (Biology) published an article entitled “Erg251 has complex and pleiotropic effects on sterol composition, azole susceptibility, filamentation, and stress response phenotypes” in PLoS Pathogens together with several collaborators, including Gustavus students Bode Hogan ’26 and Tessa Bierbaum ’23.

  • Olivia Falk ‘24

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    “The community you build with fellow students within the department is also extremely supportive and you make real connections.” As a Biology and Biology Education double major, Olivia has spent much of her time at Gustavus in the Biology department. She describes the department as incredibly welcoming, with professors and fellow classmates always being there…

  • Faculty Spotlight: Jim Parejko

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    Jim Parejko (Biology) published an article “Climate change and plant rhizosphere microbiomes: an experiential course-embedded research project” in the Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education that is based on a course-embedded research project that was used in BIO 344: Exploring Microbiomes in the fall of 2023.

  • Faculty Spotlight: Jon Grinnell

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    Jon Grinnell (Biology) was featured prominently in a recent New York Times article about bison attacks in Yellowstone Park. Grinnell and his students have researched bison behavior, ecology, and management at a reserve in South Dakota for the last 18 years or so, but, Grinnell says, “it was still a surprise to get an email…

  • Faculty Spotlight: Janie Frandsen

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    Janie Frandsen (Chemistry and Biology) presented a poster co-authored with students Rachel Trebesch ’25 and Kristin Martens ’23 titled “Transcriptome-wide analysis of E. coli small RNA binding site accessibility in target mRNAs” at the RNA Society Meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland.

  • Heather Haemig, 2023-24 Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence Winner

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    Heather Haemig (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) was selected as the 2023-24 recipient of the Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence. Presented each year at the final faculty meeting, this award recognizes a Gustavus non-tenure-track faculty member for significant contributions to teaching and learning.

  • Laura Burrack, 2023-24 Mansergh Faculty Scientific Research Award Winner

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    Laura Burrack (Biology) was selected as the 2023-24 recipient of the Mansergh Faculty Scientific Research Award. Presented each year at the final faculty meeting, this award recognizes a Gustavus faculty member for an outstanding peer-reviewed publication that contributes to the scholarly achievement and reputation of the faculty and the College.

  • Rachel Lester ’25

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    “One thing that I really appreciate about the learning atmosphere in the Biology Department is that most students seek to help each other and collaborate rather than compete with each other.” Planning to pursue plant science in graduate school, Rachel decided on a major in Biology to gain a strong foundation in general biology classes,…

  • Gabriela Rodriguez ’24

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    “I believe [Biology faculty] have provided me with the skills and education needed to succeed in my future career.” Coming to Gustavus knowing that she was interested in science, Gabriela was drawn to a major in Biology on the life sciences track after taking biology courses and enjoying the environmental aspect of the field. Since…

  • Gusties Get More: Meet Herchran Singh ’17

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    “Gusties Get More” is a continuing series of profiles examining the many paths Gustavus alums have taken since graduation. Q: Gustavus graduation year/hometown/current location/profession 2017 Rochester, MN Currently live in Saginaw, MI OBGYN Resident Q: How did you choose your major(s)? I knew I wanted to go into medicine and naturally gravitated toward the sciences.…