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Butterfly on flower

June 9, 2026

UIC-led monarch butterfly conservation effort surpasses 100 partners nationwide

Voluntary conservation effort now spans 47 states and 1.3 million acres.

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May 23, 2024

UIC biologist receives award to fund invasive plant research

Gabriela Nunez-Mir uses data science to create invasive plant watchlists for conservation