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

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Evolutionary biologist Misty Riddle receives NSF CAREER Award

Riddle will explore the genetic basis of host-microbiome interactions

A man, standing, and a woman, sitting, hold a toad and look over their shoulders to smile at the camera.

Professor Emeritus Richard Tracy named an Ecological Society of America Fellow

ESA is the major professional society for ecologists in the US

Vladimir Pravosudov stands next to President Sandoval holding a certificate on a stage.

Vladimir Pravosudov named Regents’ Outstanding Researcher

Pravosudov’s research on chickadees has led to fascinating insights about bird cognition