STPF Alumni Share Expertise With U.S. Botanic Garden Visitors
STPF Alumni Share Expertise With U.S. Botanic Garden Visitors Alan Shahry Wed, 02/25/2026 - 11:13 STPF alumni returned to the United States Botanic Garden in summer 2025 as part of the “Expert Is In”
STPF Alumni Share Expertise With U.S. Botanic Garden Visitors
STPF alumni returned to the United States Botanic Garden in Summer 2025 as part of the “Expert Is In” program, sharing their knowledge on topics ranging from pollination and plant evolution to soundscapes, food biotechnology, and green infrastructure. Meet the seven AAAS STPF alumni fellows who helped visitors experience science in bloom.
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