Research

	What dead fungi can teach us about life Postdoctoral researcher Katilyn Beidler investigates the role of fungal necromass in carbon cycling.
	Research brief: Understanding mutualism can help control the spread of invasive species Researchers use mathematical modeling to better understand mutualism dependence.
	An inquiring mind Even before starting college, Roj Cosiquien knew he wanted to do research. His curiosity was rewarded with an Astronaut Scholarship.
	A more sustainable approach to mining? A $2 million National Science Foundation award will support efforts to design a bacterial system to extract critical minerals using biofilms.
	Science and the Cities A look at work in progress at one of the only urban long-term ecological research programs in the country.
	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.
	Research brief: Using fire to revive a fragmented prairie landscape Researchers look at how fires affect pollination in isolated remnants of prairie in United States.
	Healing the wounded mountain Maowei Liang reflects on what led him to ecological research.
	Increasing classroom inclusivity CBS faculty look to grow expertise in inclusive teaching practices through Inclusive Excellence Fellows Program.