Faculty-Mentored Student Research
Due to its nature and its mission to undergraduate and graduate education, the Department of Biology has faculty whose research interests span a wide spectrum in biology. The department's research is focused and competitive for external funding, and particularly within the fields of biomedical, environmental-ecological, genetics, molecular evolution and neuroscience research.
Undergraduate students can work alongside faculty and graduate students in faculty research labs conducting research projects. Our majors are encouraged to participate in faculty-led research opportunities to gain valuable hands-on experience in the laboratory and in the field.
Our graduate Ph.D. and M.S. programs in biology emphasize scientific knowledge and theory partnered with hands-on experience in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate student researchers enjoy individualized attention from our faculty and are encouraged to participate in research opportunities with them. Graduate students work day-to-day with their faculty mentor to conduct research, choose courses and discuss future career options.
