Rooted in conservation: IC student who hopes to save fish starts with orchids

1.26.2023

Biology major Charles Veith ’23, who used his time at IC to explore orchid conservation, will take what he learned to graduate school to study marine biology.

A story about Charles Veith ’23 that highlights his research in orchid conservation during his time at Illinois College as well as the recent study abroad trip he took with Lydia Ballard ’23 and Luke Settles ’23 led by Hitchcock Professor of Biology Lawrence Zettler was featured in an article in the Jacksonville Journal-Courier on January 10, 2023. To read the full story by Angela Bauer, visit myjournalcourier.com.

The team taking part in the Smithsonian Global’s Palau Orchid Conservation Initiative in the Republic of Palau.

Illinois College seniors Charles Veith, Luke Settles, and Lydia Ballard in the Republic of Palau as part of the Smithsonian Global’s Palau Orchid Conservation Initiative.

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Emily Titsworth '19, Writer
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