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MSU RESEARCHERS GLEAN PHOTOSYNTHETIC INSIGHTS FROM VOLCANIC HOT SPRINGS
MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory, Feb. 25
Expanding knowledge of the carbon concentrating mechanism in the extremophilic algae C. merolae allows scientists to better understand and possibly improve photosynthesis
MSU RESEARCHERS FIND TREES ACCLIMATE TO CHANGING TEMPERATURES
MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory, Nov. 2024
Researchers from the Walker lab are looking at how paper birch trees are acclimatizing to changing environments through how they manage a vital plant process called photorespiration.
MSU PLANT SCIENCES BRING RESEARCH TO MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM
MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory, Oct. 2024
For the second year, the PRL Community Building and Outreach Committeeparticipated in the MSU Detroit Early Honors Experience.
CAPTURING THE MOLECULAR CHOREOGRAPHY OF CARBON FIXATION
MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory, Nov. 2024
Using molecular dynamics, researchers disprove a long-held view on the permeability of carboxysome shells, revealing a new path for both carbon dioxide and research in photosynthesis.
HOW TO BE A WOMAN: VOD PICKS
Women and Hollywood, Apr. 2021
I wrote this piece during my fellowship with Women and Hollywood. It highlights four short films by women and non-binary directors and discusses what it means to exist as a woman.
PLEASE WATCH CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND WITH ME
agnès films, Jul. 2020
I wrote this essay for the feminist film publication, agnès films, about my love for the TV show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. I discuss the excellent way the show handles themes like mental health and sexuality, while staying lighthearted and positive.