Biospheres
Biospheres - Spring 2026
Finch Fund at Work
With support from the Finch Funds, students gain the tools and opportunities that elevate their research and fuel the next generation of scientific innovation.
Alumni Spotlight: Thomas (Tom) Rosburg
In this Alumni Spotlight, we highlight a Class of 1994 graduate whose EEOB experience launched a wide‑ranging career and fostered an enduring connection to Iowa State.
Letter from the Chair
Spring brings renewed energy and meaningful progress within EEOB. In this issue, Dr. Amy Burgin reflects on the vital role of donor support in advancing student research, academic excellence, and the department’s broader scientific mission.
Why faculty get excited about undergraduate research
Author: Kristin Guess, Angie Hunt and Anne Krapfl | Image: Christopher Gannon
National Geographic’s Joel Sartore Inspires ISU Audience with Photo Ark Mission
In-depth new synthesis confirms prairie strips’ value for pollinators
By Cindy Hicks and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Celebrating the Legacy of the Ada Hayden Herbarium
In recognition of Women’s History Month, we spoke with curator Alexa DiNicola, director Lynn Clark, and former curator Deb Lewis about the herbarium’s history, its continued value for research and education, and its future as a resource for biodiversity science and conservation.
Forever True to EEOB
The stories in this issue show what’s possible when a community comes together in support of discovery and learning. Your support makes this work possible—empowering EEOB students and faculty to pursue meaningful research and teaching across labs, classrooms, field sites, and collections.
Thank you for being Forever True to EEOB.