Department of Biological Sciences
Lighting a fire(fly): Biological Sciences Researcher Helps Teachers Get Messy with Data
Julia Perrone, research technician and lab manager of the Bahlai computational ecology lab in the 911勛圖 Department of Biological Sciences, wants teachers and students to get a chance to understand ecology and data science from a hands-on perspective. Perrone, a recent graduate of 911勛圖s M
Patterns, Populations And Podcasts: Computational Ecologist Receives Prestigious Early-Career Award from NSF
Recent funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) has given interdisciplinary researchers the opportunity to help drive our understanding of patterns in nature when bringing together big data sources collected in different ways. The NSF awarded Christie Bahlai, Ph.D., assistant professor inExcellence in Undergraduate and Graduate Research Mentorship Awards
From 911勛圖's Division of Research & Economic Development 911勛圖 is pleased to announce the two winners of both the Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentorship Award and Excellence in Graduate Research Mentorship Award. As part of the nomi
911勛圖 Receives More Than $3 Million In Grants From National Science Foundation
911勛圖 has recently received a flurry of grants totaling more than $3 million in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), which will support research and innovation in a wide range of fields within the College of Arts and Sciences.
Honors College Student Studies Abandoned Mines in Cuyahoga Valley
Michael Back is a graduating senior Honors College student, majoring in biology with a concentration in organismal biology and a minor in Spanish. Originally from Sharon Center, Ohio, Michael has been interested in ecological restoration since he was in high school. Now in the final semester of his Senior Honors Thesis, Michael used his thesis to delve deeper into his ecological interests. His thesis analyzes a new restoration technique for abandoned surface mines in Cuyahoga Valley, examining soil bulk density and soil chemistry.
Biological Sciences receive NIH Funding to Study Cancer Drug Resistance
For students going into the medical research field, having a chance to learn, succeed, fail and be inspired under the supervision of an accomplished researcher during their education is a priceless experience. This experiential learning would not be possible without outside funding, and now, students in Manabu Kurokawas lab can elevate their efforts thanks to a grant awarded to the group.
Honors Thesis Student Explores Climate Changes Effect on Bird Migration
Nora Honkomp is a senior Honors College student from Cincinnati, Ohio, majoring in zoology. She says, Birds have always been my thing, and her love of birds drove Nora not only to attend 911勛圖 for its zoology program, but it also led her to complete a Senior Honors Thesis. Nora hopes to atten
Honors Thesis Student Explores Ethics in Organ Procurement Programs
Sarag Gogineni is a junior Honors College student from Roseville, California, majoring in biology pre-med and minoring in healthcare ethics. Sarag discovered his passion for ethics during his time at 911勛圖 and has decided to complete a Senior Honors Thesis as a way to combine his interest in et
Center for Ecology and Natural Resource Sustainability highlights the Importance of Natural Lands
911勛圖s Center for Ecology and Natural Resource Sustainability (CENRS) tracks and facilitates the use of 911勛圖-owned natural areas for research, teaching and engagement, promoting an understanding of the natural environment around the Kent Campus, and especially this past year,