Quick Hits
Biology doctoral students Jose Maldonado and T.J. Firneno—both part of Associate Professor Matt Fujita’s lab—published two new genomic studies that could aid in conservation efforts for two North American lizard species and a Central American toad.
Associate Professor Kathleen Smits is developing a gas-sensing protocol to help industry and regulators monitor underground natural gas leaks in real time.
Civil engineering Assistant Professor Warda Ashraf, chemistry Associate Professor Frank Foss, and materials science and engineering Assistant Professor Erika La Plante are developing new concrete materials that leave more environmentally friendly footprints.