DHL graduate students Sebastian Summo Elias, Braden DeWeerd, and Spencer Duffendack presented research posters at ENMU’s Student Research and Creativity Conference. Spencer (top) presented his thesis research on Western Ribbonsnakes (Thamnophis proximus), Braden (middle) presented on his proposed thesis research on SGCN Pecos River frogs, and Spencer (bottom) presented on his proposed thesis research on Rio Grande Cooter (Pseudemys gorzugi) physiology. Additionally, Spencer (pictured here) took home the 1st place prize for the graduate student poster proposal category! Sebastian will soon defend his thesis and both Braden and Spencer will start their first summer field season of data collection.

Congratulations on the successful presentations by all the students and to Spencer on his award!