Congratulations are in order for Maggie Schaefer, MS student in the Burghardt Lab, who was named a Maryland Forestry Foundation Mel Noland Fellow. Maggie’s entomological expertise extends beyond her thesis project studying how tree health and arthropod communities change within urban landscapes. Outside the lab, Maggie is teaching and communicating science to learners of all ages. She...
- Presents her research findings at internal and external events like the Departmental Retreat, The Ecological Society of America, and The Entomological Society of America.
- TAs for undergrad course Principles Biology Laboratory
- Instructs at Master Gardener workshops
- Volunteers with Bug Camp and the Insect Zoo
We are excited to see the foundation recognize Maggie's dedication to education and conservation and look forward to the impact she’ll make with their support!
