The Department of Biology is one of the premier teaching and research units on campus. Building a strong foundation in biology opens the door to a myriad of academic and career paths in the health and environmental science industries.

Recent news from the Department of Biology

A group of people stand in the water holding a large fish on a stretcher-like platform. The fish is several feed long. A boat is in the water behind the people.

Can the Mekong, the world’s most productive river, endure relentless strain?

Grizzly bear-size catfish are among the river’s mysteries on the brink

Hiroka Winter stands smiling on the deck of the research vessel with the ocean and sun behind her

A once in a lifetime undergraduate research experience aboard an ocean vessel

Hiroka Winter reflects on the power of stepping out of her comfort zone and earning her sea legs

A hand grabbing art materials to draw the pieces of wood on the table.

The art in science: tackling climate change through creativity and collaboration

Scholars team up to discuss the intersection between art, biology and fieldwork in crafting solutions to contemporary issues