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Itasca
Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories is a University of Minnesota field station dedicated to research and teaching on how ecosystems work, with an eye to cultivating an appreciation of their value and preservation for future generations. Here you will find a collection of news, features and opportunities at and about Itasca.
Bacteria, Bottles and Fungal Breakdown
Project launched at Itasca to explore impact of bacteria on fungal decomposition reactions.
Snapshots From Lake Itasca
Itasca station biologist Lesley Knoll launches a social media campaign to document lakes daily.
Lesley Knoll, station biologist at Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories, is taking her love of photography and science to the world of social media. She recently launched the #lake365 project. The goal: to take a photo of Lake Itasca from the same spot each day for a year.
Getting the word out
Lesley Knoll and fellow biologists work with park staff to reach broader audience at Itasca State Park.
Itasca 2018 Summer Student Employee Position
Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories is seeking a Summer Student Employee for Summer 2018. (Beginning no later than May 20 and departing no earlier than August 25, 2018.)
Hours will vary and will generally range from 25 – 40 hours per week, and also requires the ability to work weekends and evenings.
Embark on an only-in-Minnesota learning experience this May
Take field biology courses in the middle of Minnesota’s most iconic state park this spring.
A Q&A with Jonathan Schilling
Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories' new director talks about what he's most excited about, what makes Itasca unique and his favorite spot at the station.
Longtime Director of Itasca Retires
CBS Professor and Director of Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories Dave Biesboer to retire at the end of 2017.
Dave Biesboer at Itasca in the field with a group of students at Nature of Life.
Something Old and Something New
Land purchase near Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories creates new opportunities for research.
Aerial photo of the property recently purchased near Itasca Biological Station and Laboratories.
Itasca Hosts Field Station Meeting
Directors and staff from biological field stations throughout North America met at Itasca in late September.
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