Faculty

	In search of new insights into nitrogenase Kathryn Fixen received a five-year NSF CAREER Award to investigate how to get an enzyme that catalyzes nitrogen fixation to work on plants.
	A whole-hearted approach to science education Sarah Eddy seeks to improve the climate of biology classrooms.
	Proteases are like poetry Romas Kazlauskas reflects on a decade of advancements in protein engineering.
	The Power(s) of place Professor Jennifer Powers reflects on her decades-long connection to Costa Rica.
	U maintains distinction for ecology The University of Minnesota earned high marks for ecology in the Shanghai Ranking for the third consecutive year.
	Research brief: PS gene-editing shown to restore neural connections lost in brain disorder A new study demonstrates ability for gene therapy to repair neural connections for those with a rare genetic brain disorder.
	Research brief: Mapping deadly oak wilt disease from space to protect our forests New research looks at satellite imagery data to protect our forests from oak wilt.
	Increasing classroom inclusivity CBS faculty look to grow expertise in inclusive teaching practices through Inclusive Excellence Fellows Program.
	Around the world in 90(ish) days opening View creative renderings from Jennifer Powers' three-continent Fulbright foray.
	Making connections Jannell Bazurto employed a cohort model to build community among students from underrepresented backgrounds hired for a summer internship program in her lab.