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There are 3 premed scholarships open for students interested in pursuing a healthcare career:

• Carsten Buckley Scholarship for students interested in applying to a competitive graduate healthcare program (Flyer)
• Russell Jones Scholarship for students interested in pursuing a career in Optometry (students not interested in optometry are also able to apply!) (Flyer)
• Bob J. Barber Scholarship for students interested in pursuing a career in Dentistry (students not interested in dentistry are also able to… Read more

Brian Layton Cardall Memorial Scholarship

Emily Palmquist

In collaboration with the US Geological Survey, she investigates how riparian plant species along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park are affected by varying flood regimes as dams and flow management along the Colorado River have significantly altered the geomorphology of the river, the structure and function of plant communities, and… Read more

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

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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

May 2, 2018

Graduate Student Awards

Outstanding Graduate Student in Biological Sciences

Molly Bechtel

Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant in Biological Sciences

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… Read more