The Department of Biology is one of the premier teaching and research units on campus. Building a strong foundation in biology opens the door to a myriad of academic and career paths in the health and environmental science industries.

Recent news from the Department of Biology

A mountain chickadee perches on a twig.

Mountain chickadees have remarkable memories. A new study explains why

The spatial memory of mountain chickadees is influenced by genetics and may need to evolve with a changing climate

A bee on top of a starburst-looking plant with the desert Nevada landscape blurred in the background.

Ask the Professor: Which bees will my garden attract?

A recently published article outlines the relationship between bee nutrition and flower visits

Somebody wearing a bandana looks into the dense foliage of a rainforest.

Researchers and students gain new insights and make new connections in Panama

Student participants join researchers to support international conservation efforts