Department of Biological Sciences
Investigating Nature at Bioblitz 2023
Bioblitz is an annual ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ event that invites anyone to explore nature and collect data alongside a faculty expert.
Biological Sciences Researchers Exploring the Role of Brain Hormones in Development
What determines your social behavior as you develop into an adult? While this is a complex question to answer, understanding how the brain develops can provide critical insights. For two decades, Heather Caldwell, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ,…
Spring Research Forum Topics Include Data Collection in a Noisy World, The Smell of Education and the Social Response to a Disaster
ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ researchers presented their findings in the RASP Spring Research and Innovation Forum.
IN A FLASH: Predatory Plants
Some plants on campus are hungry for more than just water and sunlight.
Excellence in Undergraduate and Graduate Research Mentorship Awards
From ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ's Division of Research & Economic DevelopmentÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ 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 nominati…
Biological Sciences Researchers Study Tire and Road Wear Pollutants in ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ Campus Stormwater Wetlands
When driving in the rain, it is unlikely that you have thought much about how the environment is affected, let alone how nearby aquatic sources are impacted.
ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ Biological Sciences Professor Helps Lead International Research Coordination Network to Study Insect Decline
Over half of the described species in the world are insects. Although many people think of insects as pests, they play vital roles and have a big impact on our invaluable ecosystems, as pollinators, helping break down wastes, and as an essential food source for many other organisms.
Students Conduct Landscape Ecology Research to Discover Effects of Sea Level Rise
Saying "yes" to everything landed Kathryn Burns in the middle of New Jersey's coastal wetlands
ESDRI fellow racks up the miles, all in the name of research
If you see Alicia Costello in your area, give her a wave!
ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ Graduate and Undergraduate Research Mentorship Awards Announced
Intentionality to build successful academic mentoring relationships with students is what sets professors apart at ÃÛÌÒ¹¤×÷ÊÒ, and each year two professors at the graduate and undergraduate level receive a student-nominated award for their ability to do so. The intent of the award is to recognize those professors exceeding in mentoring students in how to perform research in any field.
