We are so proud of our Health in Our Hands team for their wonderful research and work with community partners over the years, as well as an innovative collaboration with MSU's Dr. David Lowry, a plant biologist, whose research focus is on monkeyflowers, and how they can be used to teach genetic and evolutionary concepts.
The Mystery of the Monkeyflower, a graphic novel, follows fictional characters Maia and William as they explore genetics and evolution through the study of a vibrant yellow flower with markings resembling a monkey’s face. This graphic novel aims to make complex concepts more accessible and engaging for students, and is the culmination of the talent and work of:
Dr. David Lowry, Professor, MSU Plant Sciences Program
Renee Bayer, Consuelo Morales, Idit Adler, Hildah Makori, Jane Lee, CREATE for STEM Health in Our Hands team
Rebecca Brewer, Troy High School
Louie Chin, comic artist
Jessica Leyrer, Beth Rhodes, Zachary Schmidtke, Gull Lake High School
Shelly Stewart-Roberts, Flint High School
Read the full article in the Engaged Scholar enewsletter here, and check out the HiOH curriculum at https://create4stem.msu.edu/curriculum/hioh.
