Michaela Rubenstein (BS Ecology '17) was presented with the Wesley E. Lingren Award at the University Scholars Program ceremony on June 6, 2017. The Lingren Award recognizes "the graduating senior who best exemplifies he academic excellence and high standards of service associated with the University Scholars Program." Michaela's research was titled "Effects of ZooTunes Concert Decibel Levels on the Behavior of Five Species at Woodland Park Zoo." She was advised by Janet Bester-Meredith, associate professor of biology.
Other Biology department students who will graduate as University Scholars include Kira Arias-LaRheir (BS Biology), Leah Bouterse (BS Physiology), Mariah Conley (BS Cellular and Molecular Biology), and Chloe Hanson (BS Physiology).
Posted: Friday, June 9, 2017