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Department of Biological Sciences

dung beetle in a young girl's hand

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. 91²Ö¿â Associate Professor Christie Bahlai, Ph.D., an expert at tracking insect populations, spoke to Nebraska Public Media about the issue.

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Passion for Animals Drives Student’s 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 …

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Honors College

Caldwell's Neuroendocrinology and Behavior Lab Group pose for a photo in Cunningham Hall

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 91²Ö¿â,…

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College of Arts & Sciences

Pitcher Plants inside the Herrick Conservatory

IN A FLASH: Predatory Plants

Some plants on campus are hungry for more than just water and sunlight. 

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Excellence in Undergraduate and Graduate Research Mentorship Awards

From 91²Ö¿â's Division of Research & Economic Development91²Ö¿â 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…

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Tabitha Ludwiczak, who worked extensively on the project, graduated with a BS in Zoology in Spring 2022

Biological Sciences Researchers Study Tire and Road Wear Pollutants in Kent 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.

Tags: Department of Biological Sciences , College of Arts and Sciences , Environmental Science and Design Research Institute

College of Arts & Sciences