Department News & Awards
Biology Department Newsletter - Spring 2018
We have had a busy semester, and we are excited to share just some of the highlights with you!
Robin Maxwell was elected to be a Member-At-Large of the Executive Council of the Southern Association of Advisors for the Health Professions
Robin Maxwell was elected as a Member-at-Large of the Executive Council of the SAAHP (Southern Association of Advisors for the Health Professions) for…
Dr. Cannon was recognized for his long term commitment to the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions
Dr. Cannon received the Carol Baffi-Dugan Award for Service at the five day annual meeting of the National Association of Advisors for…
Dr. Olav Rueppell featured in Popular Science magazine
This incredible story about Dr. Rueppell’s research can be found here in Popular Science! Titled: Four intense ways insects sacrifice themselves for the…
Graduate Education Day
Yener Ulus, a Ph.D. student, represented the Biology Department and UNCG at Graduate Education Day in Raleigh on 30 May 2018. Dr….
Congratulations to Dr. Rueppell on his recent grant awards
Congratulations to Dr. Olav Rueppell on his recent grant awards; the first is from USDA APHIS for a project titled Virus Infection in…
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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- Featured News -
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!
Peabody Park Fall 2017 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. This will be a special event because we will be celebrating the 10th anniversary by planting new native shrubs and herbs in the park to increase the species diversity. Read more!
Welcome to a new academic year!
The Biology Department would like to welcome all of you to a new academic year!
Please read the welcome message from our department head!
- Announcements -
New Employment OpportunitiesCurrently looking for Assistant Professors and Post-Doctoral Fellows. View all available positions.
Advising
For advising questions please contact your advisor. If you do not have an advisor please call our office at 336-334-5391 or email us at bio@uncg.edu.
For add/drop and override requests please contact the instructor of each course.
Graduate Program
Interested in our graduate program? Please contact our Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Paul Steimle at p_steiml@uncg.edu. Here is a list of the UNCG Graduate School 2017 Open House dates.
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.
