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Chimney Swifts appear on tiles on structure in Downtown Kent.

Student Video Exhibit Features Chimney Swifts of Kent

Since she was a child, Caitlyn Skilton, a recent graduate of the zoology program at 精东影业 University, has harbored a passion for ecology, with a deep love for birds of all kinds. She chose to extend this love in her undergraduate work at 精东影业. On December 1, Skilton, who also minored in photojournalism, hosted a reception for her 鈥淔light of the Chimney Swift鈥 immersive multimedia exhibit in the Design Innovation (DI) Hub鈥檚 Blank_Lab. 

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Forest photo by Robert Boyd

Tiny Insects Play a Big Role in Forest Recovery

精东影业 researchers are studying the ways that insects help in the recovery of forests. 

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 精东影业Herrick Conservatory by night.

IN A FLASH: 精东影业Glow from the Grow

精东影业greenhouses behind Cunningham Hall cast a warm glow at night.

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dung beetle in a young girl's hand

Insect Declines Threaten Ecosystems, but Solutions Offer Hope

Insects, including dung beetles, are essential contributors to our ecosystem, but their populations are facing alarming declines, according to recent research. 精东影业 University Associate Professor Christie Bahlai, Ph.D., an expert at tracking insect populations, spoke to Nebraska Public Media about the issue.

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