Welcome to the Welander Lab!
We study microbial lipid biomarkers to learn about the evolution of life on ancient Earth.
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About our Lab Community
We are an interdisciplinary lab, and our research benefits from having a team of scientists with diverse backgrounds (racial, gender, ethnicity, sexual-orientation, country of origin, etc.). We believe in nontraditional paths to careers in STEM, recognize structural inequity in academia, and actively support Black Lives Matter.
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Stanford Earth's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives
Navigating the Academic Path as a First-Gen Latina Scientist
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Q&A: What does it mean to be Latinx in the geosciences?
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Microbes help solve a central mystery of ancient ocean temperatures
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Paula Welander, Emily Polk receive Excellence in Teaching Awards
Stanford Earth Matters
A microbe's membrane helps it survive extreme environments
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