The Palmquist Lab recently brought Marshall University science to the national stage at the 110th Annual Meeting of the Ecological Society of America (ESA) in Baltimore, Maryland.
Lab members Zak Bartholomew, Catie Schwartzmann, and Noah Manuszak shared their research through poster presentations, while Dr. Kyle Palmquist contributed to an all-day working session as part of the ESA Vegetation Panel.
Beyond presenting, the group immersed themselves in professional development opportunities—including short courses on community ecology, data modeling, and using NEON data with cutting-edge tools like Google Earth Engine and Python. They also joined a field trip exploring NEON and LTER research sites around Baltimore.
Between science, collaboration, and a little sightseeing, it was a fun and productive week for the team—showcasing Marshall’s growing impact in ecology and environmental science.