Lab Updates

The Smith Lab had a strong showing at the 2025 Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD! Our students shared their exciting research through both oral presentations and posters, highlighting the breadth of work happening in the lab. From below-ground ecosystem dynamics to grazing and grassland community ecology, our team contributed new insights…

The Smith and Knapp labs recently celebrated Carina for his master’s defense and Matt for his doctoral defense!

Melinda Smith discussing the International Drought Experiment (IDE) Read about the lighter side of field work at Konza Prairie, written by Mary Linabury https://www.9news.com/article/weather/weather-colorado/scientists-artificial-drought-study-impacts-grasslands/73-2e7e6331-4bf1-4dd9-8034-8c663792a223

Can’t get enough of grasslands!

Congratulations to Alicia for successfully defending her Master’s thesis focused on the Shortgrass Steppe! The Smith lab is excited to see the great things Alicia does next!

Alex, Carina and Mary presented their research at the Graduate Showcase on November 16. Carina won the New Graduate Student Award! Congrats all!