On July 17th a group of two professors and their students left on a two week journey through the Great Basin with hopes of conducting field research and becoming familiarized with the expansive landscape. Professor Elizabeth (Liz) Hadly from Stanford University and her two undergrads, Anne and Jonathan, were interested in studying the biodiversity of current lagomorph populations in the Great Basin. Liz's husband, Professor Tony Barnosky from UC Berkeley, and his two students, Daniel and Susumu, were interested in normalizing the presentation of ancient and modern data regarding the biodiversity of mammalian populations in the Great Basin. Though enemies on the playing field, Cal and Stanford affiliates were able to come together, culminating in an incredible two weeks of sampling lagomorph and raptor pellets, prospecting for fossils, chatting around the campfire, and rocking out to road trip playlists. Liz and Tony were also joined by their two daughters, Emma and Clara, as well as their dogs Pepper and Gypsy. The past two weeks were amazing not only due to the success of the field sampling, but also due to the overall biological exploration that occurred, inspiring students and professors alike.
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