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How student researchers uncovered a story hidden in campus oak trees

What began as a study of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's iconic live oak trees led to an unexpected scientific discovery. In this episode of La Louisiane, Dr. Brian Schubert and recent chemistry graduate Izzy Lara discuss how undergraduate research, stable carbon isotope analysis and a little scientific curiosity are helping researchers better understand Earth's changing atmosphere.

Read a transcript of the conversation.

Audio production: Clint Domingue / KRVS

Video production: Kade Parker / University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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Marie Elizabeth Oliver is the managing editor of La Louisiane, the official magazine of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.