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The Department of Biology provides courses in the life sciences, emphasizing advances in molecular genetics, embryology, ecology, development and evolutionary biology. Faculty members have expertise in a variety of areas, and conduct research in developmental biology, evolutionary biology, neurobiology, microbiology, ecology, oceanography,听and molecular biology.听

Students are encouraged to participate in research projects at all levels. Biology students at 17吃瓜在线听have the opportunity to visit听and intern听in some of the nation's most prestigious scientific institutions such as the National Institute听of Health (NIH), and听the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.听For those interested in postgraduate studies, the Department of Biology offers a research-intensive Master of Science program that equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel in their chosen area of study. We are currently accepting applications for the MS program and students are encouraged to reach out to individual faculty before applying to discuss research interests and ongoing projects.听

MS Biology MS Biotechnology BS Biology
PhD Biomedical & Environmental Health Sciences
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, 7:00鈥�8:00 at Bender Library Lower Level (B30):听听Join Professor听Vikki Connaughton for a talk on rainforest ant-fungal relationships that results in the formation of "ombie ants" 鈥� and stay after for some thrilling desserts!听

Ashley Bastin won the award for Undergraduate Physical Sciences Final Work at the Mathias Student Research Conference.

• Rapping for Biology: After watching a rap video written and produced by JC 鈥淐hace鈥� White for Essentials of Biology for the Modern World, you may never think about cancer cells in the same way again.
• Scholar-Athlete Abraham Correa-Medina: Bio Alum鈥檚 path to medical school filled with success on the mat,听in class, and at NIH biomedical research fellowship.
• Fast Sensor Has Potential Use as a Clinical Tool: Prof John Bracht teams with chemist Alexander Zestos on new method using carbon fiber microelectrodes for detection of RNA and DNA.
• 125,000 Square Feet Dedicated to Science: See photos and video of the new Hall of Science, dedicated to biology, environmental science, chemistry, and neuroscience.