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Student Spotlight: Yaeko Long
October 9, 2025
The fourth-year genetics and plant biology major and food systems minor discusses their passion for fungi and photography, involvement with Cal Band, and time at UC Berkeley.Read more about Student Spotlight: Yaeko Long
Shining a light on misleading data
September 5, 2025
Plant Biology PhD student Kylee Hillman and Chemistry PhD student Teng-Jui (Owen) Lin were recognized with a national prize for their efforts to highlight misleading visualizations published in academic journals.Read more about Shining a light on misleading data