College news

	Tropical forests may be more resilient to drought than previously thought Research led by Chris Smith-Martin examined physiological traits associated with drought resistance in 18 tree species.
	An eye on innovation Mikael Elias shares his vision for bridging the gap between scientific discovery and market application.
	Prairie invaders Cedar Creek GreenCorps member Sierra Vilmo studies new tools against the black locust.
	The school of life Field biology courses at Itasca Biological Station take immersive learning to the next level.
	A catalyst for watershed moments We Are Water Minnesota invites visitors to Itasca State Park to explore their personal connection to this important resource.
	Designed by Nature: The Power of Biomimicry Learn the art and science of mimicking nature to solve human problems through smarter design on October 28.
	World’s first synthetic cell with a complete life cycle could revolutionize biological engineering Developed by Associate Professors Kate Adamala and Aaron Engelhart, the project marks a major breakthrough.
	Long-term research sparks long-distance collaboration New mini grant program reconnects Norwegian ecologist with his Cedar Creek roots.
	CBS faculty celebrate promotion and tenure Thirteen CBS faculty members received promotion or tenure this spring.
	A cross-Atlantic connection New mini grant program brings fresh opportunities to longstanding Norway–UMN collaboration.