Students Represent UMN at the Mycological Society of America Meeting

sofia simeto, andrew mann, and jose solorzano stand in front of a poster at the MSA conference

Both Sofia and Andrew had the honor of being interviewed by leading fungi-arthropod researcher Meredith Blackwell. Andrew was interviewed along with his brother, who is also a mycologist and PhD student. Below, see Sofia standing with Meredith Blackwell and Donald Pfister, and Andrew presenting his research.

Sofia Simeto stands between Donald Pfister and Meredith Blackwell at MSA
Andrew Mann presents a poster at 2022 MSA

José received the MSA Ambassador Interchange Award, which celebrates members who are committed to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of mycology and MSA.

Jose Solorzano receives the MSA Ambassador Interchange Award

And, what’s a mycology get-together without a little fungal foray? Here are some ganoderma mushrooms, photographed by Andrew at the annual foray.

Ganoderma mushrooms found by Andrew Mann

 

ganoderma variety found by Andrew Mann