Nov 7, 2019
Summer 2019 fellows took the WashU Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium by storm, with many research posters debuting the #betterposter design. Congratulations to all!
The effect of soil origin and phylogenetic distance on the growth of A. sullivantii and A. neglecta
Adina Cazacu-De Luca, John Burroughs School ‘20
Rachel Becknell, Department of Biology, Washington University
Scott A. Mangan, PhD, Department of Biology, Washington University
Join us in the field: public engagement in science through videography
Selaam Dollisso, Washington University ‘22
Suzanne Loui, PhD, Environmental Studies, Washington University
Mow or let grow: contrasting effects on flowering of two Plantago species
Elly Grant, Washington University ‘20
Laura Goh, Washington University ‘21
Imani Jones, Washington University ‘22
Taewon Lee, Washington University ‘21
Kate Pogue, Marquette High School ‘20
Rachel Penczykowski, PhD, Department of Biology, Washington University
The effects of prairie fragmentation on pollinator diversity
Margie Lodes*, St. Joseph Academy ‘20
Anna Thomas*, Murray State University ‘22
Claudia Stein, PhD, Department of Biology and Environmental Science, Auburn University at Montgomery
Aspen Workman, University of Louisville ‘21
Rachel Becknell, Department of Biology, Washington University
Scott A. Mangan, PhD, Department of Biology, Washington University
* co-first authors
Designing a landscape engagement garden
Jacob Longmeyer, Washington University ‘20
Micah Stanek, MLA, MArch, Landscape Architecture, Washington University
Prairie probiotics: effect of soil source and mycorrhizal colonization on prairie restoration success
Jacob Longmeyer, Washington University ‘20
Raegan Rainey, Auburn University at Montgomery ‘21
Rachel Becknell, Washington University
Claudia Stein, PhD, Department of Biology and Environmental Science, Auburn University at Montgomery
Scott A. Mangan, PhD, Department of Biology, Washington University
The effect of flower cover on spider populations
Kit Lord, Washington University ‘21
Robert Zhang, Marquette High School ‘21
Claudia Stein, PhD, Department of Biology and Environmental Science, Auburn University at Montgomery
Scott A. Mangan, PhD, Department of Biology, Washington University
Ornamental mint as a potential biological control of the invasive mosquito Aedes albopictus
Lois Mack Morrow, Harris-Stowe State University ‘21
Katie Westby, PhD, Tyson Research Center, Washington University
Lexie Beckermann, Southeast Missouri State University ‘21
Kim A. Medley, PhD, Tyson Research Center, Washington University
The prevalence of Bourbon virus in field-collected ticks in Saint Louis County, Missouri
Derek McFarland, Harris-Stowe State University ‘20
Jacco Boon, PhD, Division of Infectious Diseases, Washington University
Solny Adalsteinsson, PhD, Tyson Research Center, Washington University
The effect of intestinal parasites on bird body condition
Rachel Novick, Washington University ‘21
Elise Nishikawa, MS, Tyson Research Center, Washington University
Solny Adalsteinsson, PhD, Tyson Research Center, Washington University
Managing soil health in a changing climate
Flora Perlmutter, Washington University ‘22
Claudia Stein, PhD, Department of Biology and Environmental Science, Auburn University at Montgomery
Scott A. Mangan, PhD, Department of Biology, Washington University
Effects of field paint application on early Plantago growth and herbivory
Kate Pogue, Marquette High School ‘20
Rachel Penczykowski, PhD, Department of Biology, Washington University
Does temperature modulate the larvicidal activity of bush honeysuckle and gregarine parasites?
Tullaia Powell, The Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience ‘19
Katie Westby, PhD, Tyson Research Center, Washington University
Lexie Beckermann, Southeast Missouri State University ‘21
Kim A. Medley, PhD, Tyson Research Center, Washington University
A conceptual design for exploring natural generalist predation on unfed adult Amblyomma americanum ticks
Elora Robeck, Rockwood Summit High School ‘20
Solny Adalsteinsson, PhD, Tyson Research Center, Washington University
Amur honeysuckle concentration affects survivorship of Aedes triseriatus larvae infected with a gregarine parasite under field conditions
Delilah Sayer, Southeast Missouri State University ‘22
Katie Westby, PhD, Tyson Research Center, Washington University
Lexie Beckermann, Southeast Missouri State University ‘21
Kim A. Medley, PhD, Tyson Research Center, Washington University
Spider abundance decreases with increasing phylogenetic diversity of plant communities
Robert Zhang, Marquette High School ‘21
Kit Lord, Washington University ‘21
Claudia Stein, PhD, Department of Biology and Environmental Science, Auburn University at Montgomery
Scott A. Mangan, PhD, Department of Biology, Washington University