Professor Spatafora and students in Washington D.C.

American Society for Microbiology in Washington, DC

In June 2022, research students India Drummond (MBBC ’21.5), Emily Bulczynski (MBBC ’22) and Jenny Pushner (MBBC ‘21.5) traveled with Professor Grace Spatafora to the American Society for Microbiology meetings in Washington, D.C., to present the results of their senior work.

Professor Spatafora and students in Washington D.C.

Also in attendance was Spatafora researcher Ali DePaolo (MBBC ‘23).  Their posters received many visitors including Middlebury College alumni Emily Putnam (MBBC ‘10), Julia Schwartzman (MBBC ‘09), and Daniel Tetrault (MBBC ‘2020). While not attending the meetings a good time was had by all at the National Mall.

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

  • Biology Seminar Series: Saul Speaker- Marjorie Weber

    The Evolutionary Ecology of Plant-Bodyguard Defense Mutualisms

    As a way to defend themselves against attack from herbivores and pathogens, some plants recruit bodyguards: animals that defend the plant against its enemies in return for food or shelter that the plant provides. This talk will discuss the evolution and ecology of plant bodyguard defense strategy, evaluating hypotheses about why some plants have traits that attract bodyguards and others do not.


    McCardell Bicentennial Hall 216

    Open to the Public
  • Objects of Wonder: Makings from across the Middlebury campus

    Objects of Wonder
    In the upcoming exhibition Objects of Wonder, students, faculty, staff, and alumni offer an intersection of research, art, history, and academia. These objects are curious snapshots-sneak peeks at the varied interests and endeavors present across this campus. Free and open to the public. Johnson Exhibition Gallery, Johnson Memorial Building room 208.

    Johnson Gallery/Crit (208)

    Open to the Public
  • Biology Seminar Series: Saul Speaker- Marjorie Weber

    There is a tiny world on the surface of every leaf. A suite of amazing leaf traits, most of which are invisible to the naked eye, mediate interactions in a rich ecosystem of plant enemies and friends. This talk will unveil hidden life on the leaf and focus on an easily overlooked cooperative interaction between plants friendly mites. By highlighting the drama playing out on the leaves of common local trees, we will uncover the hidden secrets of the leaf surface.

    McCardell Bicentennial Hall 216

    Open to the Public
  • Biology SAC Board Game Night

    The Biology SAC presents a board game night for Biology students and any students interested in Biology and/or board games! There will be snacks and drinks! Come by to play or just chat.

    McCardell Bicentennial Hall Tormondsen Great Hall

    Closed to the Public