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RBC graduate students receive graduate school honors awards for Spring 2024

Four RBC graduate students were among the thirteen students selected to receive the awards for their excellence. Carolyn Cummins received an Excellence in Teaching Award. Nate Tomczyk received an Excellence in Research Award. Alyssa Quan and Cydney Seigerman both received Engaged Scholarship Awards.

Imperiled frogs are dying off at alarming rates. Here’s what researchers know.

A gloved hand holds a gopher frog tadpole belly up. The tadpole looks bloated.

As the longleaf pine ecosystem becomes smaller and wildlife populations become more isolated, amphibians face many challenges. Among these are disease and habitat fragmentation, which are more relevant now than ever. Since April of this year, frogs that rely on these wetlands have been dying at alarming rates in some regions. The amphibian infection and mortality event appears to be widespread, according to University of Georgia researchers and their collaborators.

Q&A with RBC intern Gabriel Stephenson

A person smiles in front of greenery.

Gabriel Stephenson is a first-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Ecology and a minor in Film Studies. He’s working as a communications intern for the River Basin Center this semester and is excited to be a part of this community!