Welander Lab
We study microbial lipid biomarkers to learn about the evolution of life on ancient Earth.
About our Lab Community
We are an interdisciplinary lab, and our research benefits from having a team of scientists with diverse lived experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We encourage an open environment of inquiry in science and beyond and we welcome all points of view. In my academic and research roles, I support nontraditional paths to careers in STEM, I recognize the structural inequities in academia and in our society, and I work towards dismantling these barriers.
News
Navigating the Academic Path as a First-Gen Latina Scientist
Q&A: What does it mean to be Latinx in the geosciences?
Microbes help solve a central mystery of ancient ocean temperatures
Paula Welander, Emily Polk receive Excellence in Teaching Awards
A microbe's membrane helps it survive extreme environments
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