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KYRA RICCI SHAW

Tropical Leaves

Research

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Dissertation
Using Visual Art to Facilitate Conservation Education and Communication

Review: Visual arts in environmental and ecological sciences

Biological Interactions_Angela.HEIC

Art: Angela Luo

How are visual arts used to communicate environmental science?

Ricci & Li 2024, Envi Comms

The Wetlands & You:
Art to advance wetland conservation

Art: Kathleen Lu

Can an art exhibit advance public awareness of wetland conservation?

In review, 2026

Public interest and student comprehension of ecological art

Paintings of aquatic organisms (tadpole, snail, parasites)

Art: Benjamin McLauchlin

Do students learn content at an ecological art exhibit?

Ricci et al. 2023, JMBE

Engaging youth in biodiversity education through visual narrative

"Amphibian Adventurers" graphic novel cover art

Art: Emma Glembocki & Kathleen Lu

Can we engage kids in conservation through visual storytelling?

Ricci et al. 2024, Con Bio

Additional Research

Interdisciplinary dialogue and undergraduate identities

Art: Olivia Cashimere

How do undergraduate students navigate identity in research?

Shaw & García-Vila et al. 2026, HSSC

Consequences of microbial adaptation to global change

Art: Benjamin McLauchlin

What happens to disease dynamics when microbes adapt to pollution?

Velasquez & Ricci et al. 2025, SciRep

Oxidative stress and the lasting legacy of contamination

Art: Benjamin McLauchlin

Does historical population exposure to pesticides influence present-day stress?

Ricci & Ronan et al. 2025, ET&C

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