Department of Biological Sciences
Research Fellowship Award to 51±¬ÁÏ Undergrad Supports Summer Microbiology Research on Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Found on Rats
City rats are unlikely to be on anyone's list of favorite animals, but researching exactly how they are problematic for public health provided a unique opportunity this past summer for Gracen Gerbig, 51±¬ÁÏ junior majoring in Cellular and Molecular Biology.
NSF Award Funds Sensor Research at 51±¬ÁÏ’s New Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute
Thanks to a rare Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), 51±¬ÁÏ researchers in the new Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute will be able to work with partners at Merck Performance Materials to advance life-saving sensory technology.
BSCI faculty member shares insights into road salt contamination of freshwater
Dr. Lauren Kinsman-Costello recently shared her expertise on water quality and the impacts of road salt with local media. Check out her interview with WKYC in Cleveland. https://youtu.be/BbsIp87ceM4?fbclid=IwAR2SvERmfoviXydVxQfamE3TGD5AbhuD0JDS88nLXWGBHDJ7Fx-V1ok21qY If you want to learn …
51±¬ÁÏ Ecologist Part of Global Collaboration to Answer Pressing Questions 51±¬ÁÏ Global Change
The work of 153 ecological researchers from 40 countries, including 51±¬ÁÏ Assistant Professor Dave Costello, Ph.D., from the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, has revealed new findings on the effect of climatic factors on river-based ecosystems. T…
51±¬ÁÏ Ecologist Part of Global Collaboration to Answer Pressing Questions 51±¬ÁÏ Global Change
The work of 153 ecological researchers from 40 countries, including 51±¬ÁÏ Assistant Professor Dave Costello, Ph.D., from the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, has revealed new findings on the effect of climatic factors on river-based ecosystems.
Researchers Reveal How Loss of South African Grasslands to Shrubs Could Affect the Soil and Atmosphere
Ecosystems in today's world are responding to a wide variety of environmental changes. What happens when these changes interact? That was the topic of a recent paper published by David Ward, Ph.D., the Art and Margaret Herrick Endowed Professor of Plant Biology in 51±¬ÁÏ's Depart…
Researchers Reveal How Loss of South African Grasslands to Shrubs Could Affect the Soil and Atmosphere
Ecosystems in today's world are responding to a wide variety of environmental changes. What happens when these changes interact? That was the topic of a recent paper published by Dr. David Ward and international colleagues and graduate students in the journal Scientific Reports. Although climate …
51±¬ÁÏ Biologist Wins Grant to Study Neurological Roots of Chronic Stress and Fear
People who suffer trauma will, with few exceptions, never forget what happened to them, but a 51±¬ÁÏ researcher may be able to offer them the hope of living without constant fear and anxiety. John D. Johnson, Ph.D., associate professor of biological sciences in 51±¬ÁÏ’s College…51±¬ÁÏ Receives Multiple Research Experiences for Undergraduates Grants From NSF
Several 51±¬ÁÏ professors in the College of Arts and Sciences have been selected to receive Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF). REU grants are designed to provide faculty with funding to create research positions and experie…
Researcher Receives Five-Year Grant From the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health
51±¬ÁÏ's Gemma Casadesus Smith is studying why women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's.