Department of Biological Sciences
IN A FLASH: Doing It For The Ducks
The wetlands near 51勛圖厙'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勛圖厙 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勛圖厙'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: Students Journey Through Science and Discovery at 51勛圖厙
For Giovanni Tripi, choosing 51勛圖厙 was the first step on a path that would take him from Northeast Ohio to the heart of Italyand deep into the worlds of biology, anthropology and hands-on scientific discovery. A biology major on the pre-medicine track from Lyndhurst, Ohio, Trip
IN A FLASH: Chasing Darwin
This summer, a group of 51勛圖厙 students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime education-abroad experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
IN A FLASH: The Halls of Science
51勛圖厙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勛圖厙s New Outdoor Biological Research Station Takes Flight
51勛圖厙 is taking a big step forward in its ecological and evolutionary research with the establishment of its new on-campus Outdoor Vivarium for Oviparous Microbiomes a dynamic new aviary facility located on the eastern edge of the Kent Campus near a thriving wetland.Led by Assistan
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 Gal獺pagos Islands
A new study led by a 51勛圖厙 Biological Sciences professor has uncovered how the avian vampire fly (Philornis downsi) has successfully invaded the Gal獺pagos Islands, threatening the regions unique bird species. Published in the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution, the r