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2019 Biological Sciences Undergraduate Awards
Department of Biological Sciences 2019 Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony 2019 April 23, 4:00-5:00 pm, Wettaw Lobby Remarks by Dr. Diana Elder, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Dr. Jason Wilder, Chair, Department of Biological Sciences Awardees Dr. Russell P. Balda Scholarship in Biology Nicole Fornabaio– Presented by: Dr. Adonna Rometo Arizona Flycasters Club Scholarship Phillip Kalaniopio – Presented by: Dr. Matthew Salanga Eugene and Margery Bayless Scholarship Kyle Ghaby– Presented by:…
NAU Biology Professor Highlighted on NBC and NPR
Distinguished professor Dr. Nathan Nieto was recently highlighted by NBC Nightly News and NPR for his labs groundbreaking research on tick-borne illnesses. Read more here: NBC - 'Citizen Scientists' Take On Growing Threat Of Tick-Borne Diseases NPR - Researchers Study Thousands Of Ticks Collected By The People They Bit
Faculty, Graduate Student, and Staff Awards
May 2, 2018 Graduate Student Awards Outstanding Graduate Student in Biological Sciences Molly Bechtel Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant in Biological Sciences Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award in Biological Sciences Drew Peltier Best Published Paper by a Graduate Student in Biology Rebecca Beresic-Perrins Dr. Beresic-Perrins' article: Helobdella blinni sp. n. (Hirudinida, Glossiphoniidae) a new species inhabiting Montezuma Well, Arizona, USA Outstanding Service to the Biology Department…
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Spring Undergraduate Awards in the Biological Sciences Department
Department of Biological Sciences 2018 Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony 2018 April 24, 4:00-5:00 pm, Wettaw Lobby Remarks by Dr. Tom Hoisch, CEFNS Associate Dean for Research, & Dr. Jason Wilder, Chair, Department of Biological Sciences Awardees Dr. Russell P. Balda Scholarship in Biology Kathryn Conn– Presented by: Dr. Tammy Mielke Arizona Flycasters Club Scholarship Desirae Enriquez – Presented by: Dr. Lori Wilson Eugene and Margery Bayless Scholarship Kelly Fulbright– Presented by: Dr. Liza Holeski…
KNAU Earth Notes
KNAU shares stories of the Colorado Plateau. Biologist and Biological Sciences Academic Advisor Liz Blaker regularly contributes natural history pieces for this series Hanging Gardens American Pikas Mexican Spotted Owls Botanist Charles Parry Year of the Bird Check out other pieces about the region we live in!