Graduate students Katie Adler and Emily Renkey revealed the outcome of Fat Marmot Week during an interview with The National, describing the moment they crowned the winner, a marmot named “Dawn.” The event marks the first crowning in the Fat Marmot Week competition, hosted by the Marmot Project at Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. Adler and Renkey provided details about the selection process and the excitement surrounding the win, noting that “Dawn” emerged as the top contender among the finalists.
The participants, both graduate students associated with the Marmot Project, spoke about the week’s activities and how the winner was determined. They said the crowning occurred during the event, which featured the finalists and the project team. The interview touches on the moment of recognition for “Dawn” and outlines the significance of the win within the context of the project’s goals.
The Marmot Project at Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory is behind Fat Marmot Week, a competition that culminates in selecting a winner. Adler and Renkey spoke about the experience and the response from the community and project collaborators, emphasizing the importance of the event to their research and outreach efforts.
Additional details about the judging criteria, the exact process for selecting the winner, and the broader implications of the award were not provided in the available content. The interview confirms the winner and the participants’ involvement, but it does not include further specifics beyond the moment of crowning and the identities of the two graduate students.
