Department of Biological Sciences

IN A FLASH: Doing It For The Ducks
The wetlands near 51±¬ÁÏ's Kent Campus are a great location for studying wildlife. Researchers visited recently to install nesting boxes for ducks.

IN A FLASH: Power to the Pollinators!
Pollinator Day, proudly presented by 51±¬ÁÏ as a proud Bee Campus USA, will welcome all visitors to the KSU Pollinator Garden to celebrate our campus pollinators on September 5 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

IN A FLASH: Knee Deep in Research
51±¬ÁÏ's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience gives students, as soon as their first year, opportunities to work alongside university faculty on hands-on research activities.

From Ohio to Italy: Student’s Journey Through Science and Discovery at 51±¬ÁÏ

IN A FLASH: Chasing Darwin
This summer, a group of 51±¬ÁÏ students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime education-abroad experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.

IN A FLASH: The Halls of Science
51±¬ÁÏ’s Annual Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase offers an opportunity for student researchers to present posters showcasing their explorations and findings in all areas of environmental research and design.

51±¬ÁÏ’s New Outdoor Biological Research Station Takes Flight

IN A FLASH: Get Some Green For Your Garden
The Spring 2025 Plant Sale at the Herrick Conservatory begins on Monday, April 28 and runs through Friday, May 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. The sale of these student-grown vegetables, herbs, flowers and houseplants support the Herrick Conservatory and associated student organizations.

Genomic Study Reveals Secrets Behind the Invasion Success of the Avian Vampire Fly in the Galápagos Islands
