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The Evans Lab studies how microscopic organisms - bacteria, fungi, and archaea - function and respond to their environment. We are interested in how microbes respond to disturbances and stress, and what factors alter the diversity of microbial communities, as well as the ecosystem functions that microbes carry out, like cycling nutrients and facilitating plant growth. We are also interested in equitable science, inclusion in STEM, and scientific solutions to environmental problems. We probe these topics collaboratively as a lab using field manipulations, modeling, biogeochemical and molecular methods, and regularly discussing improving scientific practices. Since microbes are essentially everywhere, knowledge of how these tiny organisms operate can help us better predict ecosystem responses to global change, enhance services, and preserve biodiversity. Everyone is needed to reach these goals, simultaneous efforts to eliminate barriers to STEM will also be essential!
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See Research for more detailed description of our projects, Photos to see what doing our science looks like, DEI for activities and resources for broaden participation, and Communication for descriptions for non-scientists. And of course, People, for the fun group that makes it happen. |
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