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Meet Cristina Takacs-Vesbach

Crisitina Takacs-Vesbach


Occupation:
Assistant Professor
of Biology

Educational Background: B.A. Biology, University of Colorado- Boulder; Ph.D. Biology with a minor concentration in biochemistry, Montana State University.

Hobbies: Hiking, fishing, hunting, and knitting

Musical Tastes: Bob Dylan is a favorite.

Best part about being a scientist: “The challenge and excitement of finding things out.”

Research: What determines the diversity and distribution of microorganisms in the natural
environment?



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