Previous Lab Member Dr. Luiza Aparecido Starts New Faculty Position
Dr. Luiza Aparecido started her new position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Utah. We look forward to continue our collaboration with Luiza in the future. Congratulations Luiza!
Recent Papers Published by Lab Members in High-Impact Journals
Check out recent papers published by Kelly Kerr, Madeline Moran and Brad Posch
Huizingh Desert Research Fellowship Awarded to Lab Member, Madeline Moran
Madeline Moran was recently awarded the Huizingh Desert Research Fellowship. The award provides five years of funded to support her PhD program to study the thermal tolerance of plants exposed to heat stress. Madeline becomes the second student to receive this prestigious award. Congratulations Madeline!
Completion of M.S. by Lab Member, Ivanna Caspeta
Ivanna Caspeta successfully defended her thesis in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University. Ivanna’s thesis focused the xylem anatomy of giant cacti, and tested whether allometric scaling equations used characterize the xylem anatomy of trees and shrubs also works for cacti. Congratulations Ivanna!
History of Las Noches de las Luminarias
Desert Botanical Garden’s longest-running tradition is Las Noches de las Luminarias (Luminaria). On a cold December night back in 1978, volunteers...
In Celebration of Oonagh and John Boppart
It is with great sadness that Desert Botanical Garden shares with you the passing of Oonagh and John Boppart. John and Oonagh were married in 1979....
What is Guelaguetza?
Guelaguetza is the stunning festival celebrated each year in Oaxaca, Mexico, with music, dance, food and drink from this region.
The event returns to the Garden Oct. 7-8. Discover some of the sights, sounds and tastes of Guelaguetza if you are a first-time visitor or a forever fan.
Latin American Desert Plants at the Garden
Desert Botanical Garden is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting a few desert plants in its collection. Apart from agaves and cactus,...
La Catrina at Día de Muertos
From Nov. 4-5, the Garden will host a two- day Día de Muertos festival with a procession for the entire family to enjoy.
