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Congratulations, AEL Grads!

The AEL was well represented at commencement with 8 undergraduates and 3 graduate students all graduating at the May 4 ceremony.

UndergraduatesMichael Begines was an undergraduate technician on…
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Jacob Bentley Defends Thesis

On Thursday, May 1, Jacob Bentley, master's student with Stu Ludsin, successfully defended his thesis. 

His talk was titled, Understanding the Ecological Niche of Introduced Blue…

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AEL Pig Roast Returns!

After a recess of quite a few years, the annual AEL pig roast has returned! 

For many years, AELers gathered at the home of Roy Stein, former director of the AEL, for a fall picnic and…

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Dr. Hood elected to IJC Science Priority Committee

Dr. Jim Hood was elected to the International Joint Commission Science Priority Committee which is part of the Great Lakes Science Advisory Board. The Science Advisory Board exists to provide…

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AEL Award Winners

Five AEL graduate students have been recently honored with awards!

Megan Herbruck, master's student with Lindsey Bruckerhoff, was awarded the Helen M. and Milton O. Lee Fellowship based on…

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Master's Theses Defended!

Four AEL students successfully defend their master's theses this semester:

Madeline Schumacher, student with Lindsey Bruckerhoff, defended their thesis on April 1, Multiscale drivers of the…

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Allie Litmer at Science 'n' Suds

Allie Litmer, postdoctoral researcher with Casey Pennock, presented at the bi-monthly Graduate Women in Science's Science 'n' Suds event at Parsons North Brewery on April 4, 2025. She presented on…

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Sophie Dziekan presents at local high school

On March 20th, AELer Sophie Dziekan presented to a zoology class at New Albany High School. Her presentation was titled, "Excess Phosphorus from the Maumee River leads to Harmful Algal Blooms in…

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AELers attend LEC meeting

AELers Kylee Wilson and Andrew Foley attended the Great Lakes Fishery Commission Lake Erie Committee meeting in Niagara Falls, Ontario on March 19. Kylee and Andrew enjoyed participating in the…