A family of scientists puts down roots in Gothic, Colorado

Since 1928, ecologists have conducted professional field research at RMBL on a range of wildlife species, from insects to marmots. During a typical summer, up to 180 researchers and scientists from around the world conduct or assist in decades-long, ongoing experiments at the laboratory.

David Inouye first came to RMBL in 1971 as a student at Swarthmore College. He returned as a graduate student for five years, served as a faculty member for 40 years, and is now a retiree — but he still likes to work on his own projects.

As Inouye has gotten older, he’s passed the project down over to another ecologist: his son, Brian Inouye.

Brian Inouye has been visiting RMBL with his parents David and Bonnie Inouye since he was an infant. He spent his summers in Gothic while his dad conducted research.

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[lancepounds]

This is so neat! I love biological sciences.