Brian Counterman receives $1.5 million NSF CAREER Award to investigate plasticity, genetic and environmental impacts on butterflies

Brian Counterman conducts research asking insightful questions about the environment, genetics and mating preferences impacting the Dogface Butterfly. He is the recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for $1,565,641 for “Physiological genomics of sexually dimorphic developmental plasticity on butterfly wings.” His research will also help inspire the next generation of scientists currently in Alabama middle schools through outreach programs.

COSAM Talks - Learn how our changing environment can influence development in butterflies

Yesterday, March 14, was National Learn About Butterflies Day. You can listen and learn from Brian Counterman about his research with butterflies in this COSAM Talks podcast.

Auburn University recognized with 2022 Active Minds Healthy Campus Award, one of five in US

Auburn University has been named a winner of the 2022 Active Minds Healthy Campus Award, one of only five in the U.S., as ranked by the Active Minds organization.

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