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Consider the Anthill
Science, Glaciers Michelle McAfee Science, Glaciers Michelle McAfee

Consider the Anthill

Ryan Strickland is a PhD student at the University of Arkansas working on building models of glacial features. His goal is to help predict glacial outwash floods. His focus is on determining whether and how observable small features, or microtopography, on glacial surfaces influence how meltwater reaches streams.

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It’s All Downhill From Here: Bluebell Gene Dispersal in a Changing Climate
Climate, Nature Michelle McAfee Climate, Nature Michelle McAfee

It’s All Downhill From Here: Bluebell Gene Dispersal in a Changing Climate

Bluebells are ubiquitous in the Copper Valley, occupying varied habitats and microclimates. They are among the first splashes of color in the brown spring world, and continue to bloom well into summer. This common little flower is being studied by Ellen Waddle to answer some big questions about climate change. Waddle is a Ph.D. student working with Kennicott resident Dr. Dan Doak.

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