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Graduate Students Spotlight<\/h3>\n
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Madi Rittinger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Madi Rittinger<\/strong> is a PhD candidate in Dr. Rodr\u00edguez\u2019s Lab. She investigates the behavior and cognition of small animals \u2013 specifically spiders. Although small animals have small brains in absolute terms, they have relatively large brains in proportion to their body size. For example, human brains are roughly 2% of their body mass, but some small animals have brains that are 16% of their body mass. Why do small animals have these relatively huge brains? Madi\u2019s research attempts to answer this question by combining detailed behavioral observations, field experiments, and anatomical data involving MicroCT scans to quantify brain size. In addition to her research, Madi has dedicated many hours to service and outreach. She served as secretary of the Graduate Organization of Biological Sciences (GOBS) for two terms. She also acts as a science ambassador for numerous outreach events and mentors independent high school research projects through the Mentor Matching Engine. In her spare time, Madi likes playing (and coaching) basketball.<\/p>\n

\"Gabriella
Gabriella Voit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gabby Voit<\/strong>, PhD Student, was awarded a full travel scholarship to attend the 2024 SACNAS Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, from October 31-November 1, 2024. The SACNAS conference, formally known as the “National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference”, is a large, multidisciplinary STEM diversity event hosted by the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos\/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS).<\/p>\n

Dr. Ching-Hong Yang shared that our own student, Xiaochen Yuan<\/strong>, has been accepted as a tenure-track assistant professor at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), the state’s flagship institution and a highly respected public research university. \u00a0He will begin his position in January 2026. This accomplishment highlights the strength of our program and the competitiveness of our graduate students in the academic job market.<\/p>\n

Graduate Organization of Biological Sciences (GOBS)<\/h3>\n

In August, the Graduate Organization of Biological Sciences (GOBS) hosted a Fall Welcome BBQ to welcome new graduate students to the department. The event featured a lively BBQ cookout and fun lawn games and provided an excellent opportunity for new and returning graduate students, faculty, and staff to connect in a relaxed outdoor setting. It encouraged meaningful interactions and helped foster a sense of community within the department. The atmosphere was cheerful and welcoming, allowing students to build friendships and engage with faculty members outside the academic setting. Overall, the Fall Welcome BBQ was a fun and engaging event that successfully strengthened the bond among members of the Biological Sciences community at 51ÁÔÆæ, setting a positive tone for the upcoming semester.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Graduate Events<\/h3>\n

Check out our upcoming events, organized by the 51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School: https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/events\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New Graduate Student Welcome<\/h3>\n

Welcome to our new graduate students, and welcome back to all returning graduate students!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Mohammed Al Ithawi
\n<\/strong>MS Non Thesis<\/td>\n		Alex Alenius
\n<\/strong>MS, Burmeister Lab<\/td>\n		Stephanie Dudley
\n<\/strong>MS Non Thesis<\/td>\n		Anna Evans
\n<\/strong>PhD, Gouignard Lab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shantanu Karandikar<\/strong>
\nPhD, Gutzman Lab<\/td>\n		Shane Latz<\/strong>
\nMS Non Thesis<\/td>\n		Abby Lentz<\/strong>
\nMS Non Thesis<\/td>\n		Diane Meister<\/strong>
\nPhD, Bardy Lab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Noah Pison<\/strong>
\nPhD, Gouignard Lab<\/td>\n		Bego\u00f1a Ram\u00edrez Ibaceta<\/strong>
\nPhD, Alberto Lab<\/td>\n		Grace Reynders<\/strong>
\nPhD, de la Cova Lab<\/td>\n		Elizabeth Scherer<\/strong>
\nMS, Young Lab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Priyanka Sreeraghuramapura Govindegowda<\/strong>
\nPhD, Zhao Lab<\/td>\n		Muhammad Ali Tahir<\/strong>
\nPhD, Zhao Lab<\/td>\n		Harleen Tewatia<\/strong>
\nMS, Burmeister Lab<\/td>\n		Nickolas Wiedemann<\/strong>
\nPhD, Berges Lab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Isabella Wyatt<\/strong>
\nPhD, H\u00f6bel Lab<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Graduate Students Fellowships And Scholarships<\/h3>\n

Congratulations to our students who were awarded fellowships and scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year. To see who they are, please view the link here: 2025-2026 Fellowships and Awards Summary.xlsx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Student Name<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Program<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Thesis\/Dissertation Title<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Spring 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sara Seidita<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Master’s Thesis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Enchenopa<\/span><\/span> Treehopper Females (Hemiptera: Membracidae) Do Not Use Spontaneous Signals to Counter Wind Noise<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Summer 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Temitope Temenu<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Master’s Thesis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Silicon Use by Phytoplankton: Comparisons Between Freshwater and Marine Synechococcus<\/span> and a Freshwater Diatom<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Spring 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Evan Harper<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Master’s Non Thesis<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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N\/A<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Summer 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Drew Little<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PhD<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Flexible Repertoires to Intergenerational Effects: Influences of the Female Social Environment on Courtship Behaviors in Enchenopa<\/span> Treehoppers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Spring 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Claudia Rodriguez<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PhD<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Tissue-Specific Mechanisms of Fgfr<\/span> Signaling in Caenorhabditis elegans: Insights From<\/span> the Erk-Ktr<\/span> Biosensor<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Summer 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shanice Piango<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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PhD<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sex, Storage and Symbionts: Optimizing Macrocystis pyrifera<\/span> Germplasm for Kelp Aquaculture<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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