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Quote by Dave/David Tillman, my grand-advisor. It takes just as much energy to ask the big questions as the little ones.

About Me

My name is Bea (Beatrice) Bock, and I am a fifth-year PhD candidate at Northern Arizona University (NAU) in Flagstaff, AZ, graduating in Spring 2026! I am supported by the AAUW American Dissertation Fellowship and co-advised by Dr. Catherine Gehring and Dr. Nancy Johnson.

My research focuses on plant root-fungal symbioses, with a special interest in how fungi span (or don't span) multiple trophic modes (e.g. saprotroph - pathogen). To investigate these interactions, I combine lab and field experimentation with advanced analytical approaches, including machine learning.

Outside of research, I love spending time outdoors, including trail running, climbing, biking, volleyball, and whitewater kayaking.

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Headshot of Beatrice Bock at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff Arizona USA. Wearing a mustard-yellow longsleeve shirt and blue pants. Co-advised by Dr. Nancy Johnson and Dr. Catherine (Kitty) Gehring.

Research

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Outreach & Mentorship

I strongly believe in communicating our science to the public. Here are some of my efforts with this:

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