<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/ssu-junior-develops-hands-experience-during-biology-trip-costa-rica.html" dsn="news"><featured/><pubDate>09/10/2024</pubDate><title>SSU junior develops hands-on experience during biology trip to Costa Rica</title><categories>Innovation</categories><description>Reagan Lewis (Hometown: McDermott, Ohio) recently participated in a hands-on field experience in Costa Rica to complete research at the Cano Palma Biological Field Station with Dr. Sarah Ivers and nine other biology students from Shawnee State University. Enjoying the environmental and zoological aspects of the biology field, Lewis was excited to be able to continue to expand her knowledge.</description><author/><image><img src="/sites/default/files/2024-09/Costa-Rica-1.jpg" alt="group photo of students on Costa Rica trip"/></image></item>