The biology department provides an outstanding and rigorous classroom- and laboratory- based education to majors and non-majors and is committed to developing and supporting interdisciplinary innovations. The department places a high value on developing skills in critical thinking, collaborative work, communication, and problem solving, while also fostering the values of integrity, responsibility, and empathy for other organisms. Promoting science as an integral part of the liberal arts, students are prepared for careers addressing societal challenges. A broad biological foundation combined with opportunities for exploration of specific areas is emphasized.
Ecology and Biodiversity seniors Keri Bryan and Katie Qualls were presented with the 2011-2012 Harry C. Yeatman Award in Biology at the annual Department Junior-Senior Event on October 2nd.
Nancy Berner, William Henderson Professor of Biology, has been awarded a major grant from the National Science Foundation in support of her research into the mechanisms controlling thermal acclimation in the Eastern red spotted newt. The grant will provide $400,000 in funding over the next four years.
Biology alum Groves Dixon recently published his honors research on cave-obligate species in the Southeastern Naturalist journal.
Mr. John Davenport, C'13, will present his junior talk, the title of which is not yet available.
Ms. Cater Thompson, C'13, will present her junior talk, the title of which is not yet available.
