Undergraduate Research in Biology
The Department of Biology has a long standing tradition of involvement in undergraduate research. Students interested in undergraduate research will find ample opportunities for involvement.
The benefits of involvement are numerous:
- present findings at discipline specific professional conferences
- co-author and publish manuscripts in scientific journals
- preparation for advanced study in the sciences
- enhancement of critical thinking, analytical, and writing skills
Interested students should contact the faculty mentor directly. Faculty contacts and their specific research interests are summarized below:
Faculty Research Interests
- Animal Physiological Ecology, Cryobiology, Entomology: Jack Layne
- Behavior, Developmental Anatomy, Morphology, Regeneration Biology: Simon Beeching
- Cell Biology, Genetics, Metabolism: Stacy Hrizo
- Developmental Neuroscience: Amber Eade
- Ecology, Freshwater Ecology, Biomonitoring: Dean DeNicola
- Environmental Microbiology: Steve Strain
- Environmental Toxicology, Endocrinology, Ecoimmunology, Herpetology: Paul Falso
- Genetics: Mark Shotwell
- Histology, Comparative Anatomy: Susan Rehorek
- Metazoan Gene Regulation: Martin Buckley
- Microbiology, Bioremediation: Christopher Maltman
- Molecular Plant Physiology: Nicole Dafoe
- Molecular Systematics, Algal Systematics, Bryophyte Systematics: Dave Krayesky
- Parasitology: Wayne Forbes
- Pharmacology: Miranda Falso
- Plasma Membrane Remodeling: Evan Guiney
- Wetland Ecology: Cory Shoemaker
To learn more about the Department of Biology faculty, visit our Meet the Faculty page.