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Filza Ali

Biology
Oakton Community College
My name is Filza! I was born in Pakistan, but I have lived in Chicago, Illinois for majority of my life. I absolutely LOVE eating food, laughing, and making new friends. My last six summers have been spent at the CBG. I started in the Science First program (primary education) and have gradually worked my way up into becoming an REU intern. Although I have learned a lot through my time at the Garden, I still learn new things every year and cannot wait to learn them with you all.
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Dry communities of the Midwest - Plant traits that make you successful in a xeric and fragmented habitat (2016)
Ecology, Plant Systematics & Florisitic, Reproductive Biology

In this video, I aim to address what prairies are and why they are an important ecosystem in nature.

Final Presentation/Poster