Dianyi and Takashi did an amazing job engaging with the St. Louis community and explaining our science at Party with the Plants. The event generated strong support for the Impact Fund, which directly fuels innovative research across the Center.

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https://www.danforthcenter.org/news/danforth-center-awards-proof-of-concept-funding-to-four-scientific-teams-advancing-agricultural-innovation/

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Visited Gioia's Deli Creve Coeur and Dohmo

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Takashi Hamaji and Dianyi Liu helped attendees create microscopes using cellphone cameras

Daniel to work closely with mentor Olivia Gomez to explore and deepen scientific interest

Lunch at Flower Child, Dessert from Ted Drewes

Sofia is an undergraduate student from Richland College, Tx.

https://www.danforthcenter.org/news/new-discovery-on-how-green-algae-count-cell-divisions-illuminates-key-step-needed-for-the-evolution-of-multicellular-life/

https://www.danforthcenter.org/news/discovery-of-new-gene-unveils-sex-determination-in-green-algae/

Umen Lab hosts Ellie Kreider of The College of New Jersey for the REU Internship 2023 program

https://www.danforthcenter.org/news/danforth-plant-science-center-to-lead-doe-funded-research-to-harness-untapped-reservoir-of-plant-genes-in-quest-for-bioenergy-crops/

https://www.danforthcenter.org/news/study-sheds-light-on-the-genetic-origins-of-the-two-sexes/

https://www.danforthcenter.org/news/nih-invests-in-collaborative-research-to-understand-mechanisms-controlling-cell-division/