Biology at 小蓝视频

Biology at 小蓝视频

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

Anatomy Model

Students are encouraged to participate in research projects at all levels. Biology students at 小蓝视频听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

News & Notes

, 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.

Alumni

Alumni Spotlight: Brendan Riske, MS in Ecology & Evolution

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Alumni Spotlight:听Brendan Riske, MS in Ecology & Evolution 鈥19

小蓝视频 women soccer team huddled together, Brooke Steel in center, shouting.

Athletics

CAS Women Soccer Players Shine on Field and in Classroom

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Recent Faculty Publications

  • Sepahvand, V., Momtazi, F. and Tudge, C.C. (2020). A new species of ghost shrimp of the genus Michaelcallianassa Sakai, 2002 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Axiidea: Callichiridae) from subtidal waters of the Persian Gulf, Iran. Zootaxa 4810(2): 383-388 (DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4810.2.12).
  • Ng, M**, K DeCicco-Skinner, and VP Connaughton. 2020. Using zebrafish to assess the effect of chronic, early developmental exposure to environmentally relevant concentrations of 5-fluorocuracil and leucovorin. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology.听DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2020.103356

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