An exhibit created by local eighth graders is now prominently featured inside one of the University of New Mexico's Biology buildings.

Two display cases inside Castetter Hall showcase the work of Lobo Science students, who have been developing the exhibit since August. Lobo Science is a yearlong museum science class taught in collaboration with the Museum of Southwestern Biology (MSB) and Jefferson Middle School. While students have been working daily in the classroom, they have also visited campus each week to explore UNM museums and work in the MSB labs.

The glass cases contain study species such as the White Sands pupfish, Jemez Mountains salamander, Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly, and Sandhill Cranes.

Olivia Bogue, an eighth grader at Jefferson Middle School, expressed pride in her contribution to the exhibit and recommended Lobo Science to future students. "I got to study things and make a cool final project for other people to see out of it," Bogue said.

The exhibit, unveiled on May 29, will be on display through the end of August.