Department News & Awards
Dr. Christine Salomon seminar: co-presented by the Departments of Chemistry and Biology
On Friday, November 2, 2018, at 1 pm, in Sullivan Science Building 101, Dr. Christine Salomon from the Center for Drug Design – University of Minnesota will be hosted by the Chemistry and Biology Departments. She will be speaking about white nose syndrome in bats. Refreshments will follow immediately after the seminar.
Biology Department Newsletter – Spring 2018
We have had a busy semester, and we are excited to share just some of the highlights with you!
3 Minute Thesis competition
We are excited to announce that two of our Ph.D. students, Rada Petric and Yener Ulus, have advanced to the finals of…
Campus Weekly’s story about Dr. Christine Salomon, the November 2nd guest speaker
Please check out UNCG Campus Weekly’s story about Dr. Christine Salomon, the Friday, November 2nd guest speaker, co-hosted by the Departments of…
Dr. Kasie Raymann’s work is featured on NPR
Dr. Kasie Raymann’s research has been featured on NPR, found here at NPR.org. A study suggests that the active ingredient in Roundup, glyphosate,…
UNCG/NASA studies potential for a Mars garden?
Please check out this Triad Business Journal article about the potential for plant growth on Mars: with some of the Biology Department and…
Dr. Olav Rueppell awarded Hambleton Award for Outstanding Research
The Eastern Apicultural Society awarded Dr. Olav Rueppell the James I. Hambleton Memorial Award for Research Excellence in Apiculture. The award ceremony took…
Alumni Stories
Jenessa Gjeltema
Jenessa Gjeltema, DVM, Dipl. ACZM is currently an Assistant Professor of Zoological Medicine at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary…
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Peabody Park Fall 2018 Ivy PullEnjoy a couple of hours outdoors, and relieve late-semester stress. Sponsored by UNCG Peabody Park Preservation Committee and Office of Sustainability. This fall, we will focus on removing invasives from around the stone marker that commemorates the first class of “bachelors” graduating from UNCG.
NOTE: the date has changed–Please join us on Friday, 16 November 2018, from 1-3 pm. Meeting place: the College Avenue end of the Peabody Park Bridge.
For more information: Ivy Pull Announcement Fall 2018
Fall Triad Tech Savvy event on 20 October for 8th and 9th grade girls
For more information, please see the Triad Tech Savvy flyer.
This event will be held from 8-3:30 in Petty Building on 20 October. There will be free parking in the McIver deck.
Registration closes on 30 September!
Science Everywhere 2018
Come celebrate science with UNCG’s Science Everywhere program on 21 April 2018 from 12-4 pm! Need more information? Please see http://scienceeverywhere.wp.uncg.edu and UNCG Science Everywhere 2018! Free parking in all parking decks on 21 April 2018!
Peabody Park Spring 2018 Ivy Pull
The UNCG Peabody Park Preservation Committee and Office of Sustainability sponsor the Peabody Park Ivy Pulls to remove trash and continue restoring Peabody Park woods, while enjoying a couple of hours outdoors. Please join us on Friday, 6 April 2018, from 1-3 pm in our new meeting place beside the basketball courts in the Peabody Park recreation area. Read more and see map!
Spring 2018 Biology Departmental Graduation Ceremony and Reception
Graduation is just around the corner, and ßßß (the Biological Honor Society) and the Faculty and Staff of the Department are currently planning the Biology Departmental graduation ceremony. The departmental ceremony will be held on THURSDAY, MAY 3rd, in the UNCG Auditorium, at 10:00 AM, with refreshments and social time to follow in the Sullivan 1st floor lobby. Parking will free on campus for the day, including surface lots and parking decks.
Please click the Commencement Letter 2018 public for more information about graduation!
- Announcements -
New Employment OpportunitiesCurrently looking for Assistant Professors and Post-Doctoral Fellows. View all available positions.
Advising
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Graduate Program
Interested in our graduate program? Please contact our Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Paul Steimle at p_steiml@uncg.edu.
Pre-Professional Program
Interested in a pre-professional program? Contact Professor Robin Maxwell, Director of our Pre-med Post-Baccalaureate program, at rgmaxwel@uncg.edu.
New Core Requirements for Biology Majors
Please click here for the list of new requirements for Biology majors. This list applies to ALL current Biology majors.
