Department of Biological Sciences
Postdoctoral Scholar Receives Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Dissertation Award
The work of a 蜜桃工作室 Biological Sciences doctoral graduate recently received recognition from green roof experts from across North America who are looking to address contemporary environmental challenges, especially in urban environments. Katherine (Katie) McNamara Manning, Ph.D.鈥
A Sophomore Zoology Major鈥檚 Journey to Becoming Just Like Jane Goodall
Jami Greb, a sophomore 蜜桃工作室 Honors College student majoring in zoology, knew she was destined to work with animals while sitting in her high school biology class learning about the famed Jane Goodall, whose work with chimpanzees has had an everlasting impact on the field of animal s鈥
Duck, Duck, Goose! How Waterfowl Impact the Health of Wetlands
蜜桃工作室 researchers are studying how the presence of waterfowl contributes to the health of wetland ecosystems.
Student Video Exhibit Features Chimney Swifts of 蜜桃工作室
Since she was a child, Caitlyn Skilton, a recent graduate of the zoology program at 蜜桃工作室, has harbored a passion for ecology, with a deep love for birds of all kinds. She chose to extend this love in her undergraduate work at 蜜桃工作室. On December 1, Skilton, who also minored in photojournalism, hosted a reception for her 鈥淔light of the Chimney Swift鈥 immersive multimedia exhibit in the Design Innovation (DI) Hub鈥檚 Blank_Lab.
Tiny Insects Play a Big Role in Forest Recovery
蜜桃工作室 researchers are studying the ways that insects help in the recovery of forests.
IN A FLASH: The Glow from the Grow
The greenhouses behind Cunningham Hall cast a warm glow at night.
Insect Declines Threaten Ecosystems, but Solutions Offer Hope
Insects, including dung beetles, are essential contributors to our ecosystem, but their populations are facing alarming declines, according to recent research. 蜜桃工作室 Associate Professor Christie Bahlai, Ph.D., an expert at tracking insect populations, spoke to Nebraska Public Media about the issue.
Passion for Animals Drives Student鈥檚 Success during Internship
Honors College student Betty Sterling beams with a passion for animals, so she was ecstatic to take on a fitting internship opportunity with the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. After receiving an email from the biological sciences department about an intriguing internship opportunity, the 鈥
鈥業 Try to Have Fun and Experiment With Different Angles and Depths鈥
蜜桃工作室 senior Sydney Weber sees extraordinary images through her lens and an exciting career in her future.
Rolling Out the (Rain) Barrels to Support Student Programs
A week-long fundraising plant event on campus will benefit the Herrick Conservatory.
