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Ants in the City: Exploring Urban Entomology and Environmental Equity | Excursion Lab

6th Grade – 8th Grade

9th Grade – 12th Grade

English

Discover the intersection of urban ecology and social history with Sylvana Ross, a graduate student in Dr. Corrie Moreau’s Lab at Cornell University. Sylvana’s research explores how ants adapt to urban environments, highlighting their roles as ecosystem engineers and indicators of ecosystem health. Her work spans diverse ecosystems, uncovering how urbanization impacts ant behavior, DNA, and survival in extreme conditions.