DISL students shine at Southern Geobiology Symposium

by Dauphin Island Sea Lab

group photo southern geobiology symposium

DISL graduate students made an impact at the Southern Geobiology Symposium in Port Aransas, Texas. They were joined by DISL faculty members Dr. Brandi Kiel Reese and Dr. Marshall Bowles.

penny demetriades, kayla barnette, and kendell breland
Penny Demetriades, Kayla Barnette, and Kendall Breland

Several students helped organize the student-run conference. Penny Demetriades (Kiel Reese Lab) co-chaired the event, while Kayla Barnette (Krause Lab) and Kendell Breland (Kiel Reese/Krause Labs) served on the logo, merchandise, and awards committee.

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Penny Demetriades - 3rd Place Research Presentation and Kayla Barnette - Best Lightning Talk

The symposium is free to students and offers a chance to share research and network with others in the field. Two DISL students also brought awards back to campus: Demetriades placed third for her research presentation, and Barnette won Best Lightning Talk.

DISL students who attended include:

  • Kendall Breland, Ph.D. Student (Kiel Reese/Krause Labs)
  • Ethan Meehle, Ph.D. Student (Bowles Lab)
  • Lydia Hayes, Ph.D. Candidate (Kiel Reese Lab)
  • Penny Demetriades, Ph.D. Candidate (Kiel Reese Lab)
  • Kayla Barnette, Master’s Student (Krause Lab)
  • Olivia Pickett, Master’s Student (Kiel Reese Lab)
  • Kristen Lamprecht, Master’s Student (Kiel Reese Lab)
  • Katie Howe, Postdoctoral Researcher (Kiel Reese/Krause Labs)