Monthly Archives: July 2026

Wooster student learns to live small at Diatom Camp

evlyon July 26, 2026 2:23 pm

Guest blogger: Anna Lundquist (ESCI and PHIL double-major, class of 2027) Diatoms are microscopic, single-cellular algae that build their skeletons (called frustules) out of silica, aka glass! They are extremely abundant, living basically anywhere they can find water and sunlight, … Continue reading →

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New paper on Ordovician cryptic marine ecosystems

mwilson July 15, 2026 4:11 pm

My Estonian friend and colleague Olev Vinn led a team reviewing the ecological innovation of organisms encrusting the interiors of mollusk shells in the Ordovician. It is yet another example of the extraordinary diversification of marine organisms in this period. … Continue reading →

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The 2025-2026 Earth Sciences Annual Report is Out

gwiles July 1, 2026 4:21 pm

Great to see that The College of Wooster Earth Sciences Annual Report is now out. Thanks to Nat McCoy (ESCI Administrative Coordinator) and Dr. Meagen Pollock (ESCI Chair) for their hard work in assembling this record of all the activities … Continue reading →

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