Click the link below to check ​out this article where Dr. Ting was interviewed by a reporter from WTTW News Chicago (PBS) regarding a proposed rule change to the federal Endangered Species Act. The proposed rule change would alter the interpretation of the word harm to no longer include habitat modification. Additionally, the article highlights the current research the Ting Lab is conducting to monitor osprey, a state threatened species.

Members of the Ting Lab defended their proposals on a beautiful day at the UIS Lake Springfield Field Station. Congratulations to master’s students Natalie Barber, Nikki Zuber, and Karina Davis for passing the defense! We look forward to hearing about the exciting findings of each of your respective research projects in the months to come.

Dr. Tih-Fen Ting along with master’s student Natalie Barber volunteered at the Career Sparks STEAM Expo. Career Sparks is a hands-on experience to spark 8th grade students’ interest in careers related to Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts, and Mathematics. Our table introduced students to education opportunities and careers in the natural sciences by displaying photos taken on trail cameras, information on the use of drones in research, and prehistoric and modern-day skulls for students to interact with.