Congratulations Dr. Stewart! It was an honor to witness your defense. I was inspired.

Justin Stewart@thecrobe.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Soils are among the least explored ecosystems on Earth. At the same time, the soil microbiome has been described as one of the most complex ecosystems on the planet. Last week, I successfully defended my PhD in evolutionary ecology titled "Mapping plant–microbe symbiosis across spatial scales."

Extroardinary work on this Tansley review about mycelial dynamics in AM fungi, by @vkokkoris.bsky.social in @newphyt.bsky.social's latest. #Arbuscular #mycorrhizal #fungi #symbiosis

New Phytologist@newphyt.bsky.social · 9mo ago

✨ Paper spotlight ✨ Mycelial Dynamics in Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... (🧵 1/5) Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi form vast underground hyphal networks that support plant life.

Honored to join @spun.earth on another expedition mapping fungal networks. This time we are in Greece , at Vikos gorge in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zagori. #SPUN #Biodiversity #Greece #Zagori #Fungi

Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN)@spun.earth · 10mo ago

Recently, we mapped endemic fungal networks in Zagori 🇬🇷 with @seanmaston.bsky.social, @vkokkoris.bsky.social and team. Vikos Gorge is a hotspot for endangered species, with underground systems supported by rock formations ~160 million yrs old. We're now returning to cover more ground.

Officially certified as a PADI open water diver 🌊 Just keep swimming 🤿

I'm thrilled to share that I’ve been accepted into the University of Amsterdam’s MSc program in Freshwater & Marine Biology! 🪸 Huge thanks to everyone who has supported and encouraged me along the way. #marinebiology #gradschool #UniversityOfAmsterdam #science #ecology

Congratulations @rachaelcargill.bsky.social @vkokkoris.bsky.social , @tobykiers.bsky.social , @thomasshimizu.bsky.social 🎉. This is amazing work!

Vasilis Kokkoris@vkokkoris.bsky.social · last yr.

📢Our synthesis of current knowledge on the fascinating cell of #arbuscular #mycorrhizal fungi is out @currentbiology.bsky.social, part of the special #fungi issue. With @rachaelcargill.bsky.social @tobykiers.bsky.social @thomasshimizu.bsky.social Open access link: www.cell.com/current-biol... 1/4

Reflecting on experiences that have shaped my academic path —being awarded the 2024 Schoenstein Sustaining Excellence Scholarship at @oregonstate.edu, was a big deal. Scholarships like this are vital for undergrads starting out in research. I talk about this and more on the Beaver Tales podcast:

Beaver Tales Ep 3- Sean Maston

Beaver Tales · Episode

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I'm excited to share a recent podcast episode I did with @oregonstate.edu Ecampus. In our conversation, we talk about my journey- from high school to the U.S. Coast Guard, and through some of my undergrad experience in botany🌱. Want to hear about remote learning as a STEM student? Have a listen.

Student Spotlight: Meet Sean Maston

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I am very proud to have been a 2 year member of the Ecampus Student Advisory Board at @oregonstate.edu. Check out this article I wrote if you are curious about engaging in undergraduate research as an online student.

From Oregon State Ecampus to the lab: A journey in undergraduate research

Here's how to gain hands-on research experience — and the confidence to pursue graduate school — from the perspective of an online learner.

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Why are @vkokkoris.bsky.social and @seanmaston.bsky.social exploring deep soil fungi? Underground fungal networks are crucial for drawing carbon belowground. Topsoil carbon can be released due to land use and agricultural practices, so the role of deep soil fungi remains vital.

A special type of ancient fungi live deep beneath the soil’s surface and can help lock away carbon for thousands of years. @vkokkoris.bsky.social, Mica Tosi & @seanmaston.bsky.social are digging deep in Arizona, looking to unlock their full potential. Want to learn more about deep soil fungi?

Good news for fungal networks in Europe as the EU moves towards healthier soils.  The Soil Monitoring Law will pave the way for healthier soils that benefit us, and our environment: buff.ly/SodAQYg Protect soils. Protect the Underground.   📷 Seth Carnill and Quentin van den Bossche