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Dr. Ari Jumpponen, a University Distinguished Professor at Kansas State University, studies fungi and their vital roles in ecosystems. His research focuses on fungal ecology and fungus-plant interactions, exploring how environmental conditions shape microbial communities. Using advanced genomics tools, his lab investigates fungi in diverse environments—from prairie soils affected by climate change to forests, streams, and other changing landscapes. Through hands-on learning, undergraduate students work alongside Dr. Jumpponen to better understand the hidden world of mushrooms and their impact on our environment.
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Dr. Ari Jumpponen, a University Distinguished Professor at Kansas State University, studies fungi and their vital roles in ecosystems. His research focuses on fungal ecology and fungus-plant interactions, exploring how environmental conditions shape microbial communities. Using advanced genomics tools, his lab investigates fungi in diverse environments—from prairie soils affected by climate change to forests, streams, and other changing landscapes. Through hands-on learning, undergraduate students work alongside Dr. Jumpponen to better understand the hidden world of mushrooms and their impact on our environment.
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Kansas State University is committed to providing equal access opportunity and reasonable accommodation to campus programs and services for faculty, staff and students. If you require accommodation to view or hear a video live stream or archive, please submit a request for accommodation. Students should make their request to the Student Access Center (https://www.k-state.edu/accesscenter). All others should request accommodation through Human Capital Services (https://www.k-state.edu/video/accommodations.html).
