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No Costa Rica winter intersession program this year
We regret to announce that the winter intersession Tropical Biology program in Costa Rica will not be offered in December 2021, due to the pandemic. We have hopes that this popular program might be offered in December 2022, but of course it’s far too soon to know for sure.
Are you pre-health? Consider the new Medical Anthropology minor
The Anthropology Department announces a new 15-credit minor in Medical Anthropology. From the department website: The Medical Anthropology minor provides a cross-cultural and evolutionary/historical perspective on health; methods training that includes ethnographic, statistical, and laboratory skills; and most important, an integrated view of health and disease that encompasses both biological and socio-cultural contributions. You will… Read more »
Lab Assistant position opening @ the Moczek Lab
SUMMARY The Moczek lab is looking for an hourly lab assistant to help with the care and maintenance of dung beetle colonies ($13/h, 10-20h/week depending on availability). No previous experience in animal care required, but good communication skills (including checking/replying to emails daily) and reliability a must. Includes possibility to get involved in research projects… Read more »
Undergraduate Research Assistant opening in the Ragsdale lab
Our lab investigates the genetics and evolution of developmental plasticity using nematodes as models. We are currently looking for an undergraduate Research Assistant to oversee our nematode stocks, although there is the potential to develop an independent research project in addition to performing regular duties. Responsibilities include media preparation, feeding (transferring) the stocks, cleaning cultures,… Read more »
Congratulations to the recipients of Department of Biology awards this year!
Congratulations to the individuals listed below who received select Department of Biology scholarships and fellowships! These award recipients were recognized at the virtual Biology Student Awards Ceremony on April 29. The program for this ceremony is available for download at https://go.iu.edu/3Mgy Undergraduate Recipients: Gabrielle Boulet Sid Robinson Biology Scholarship Kyra Colston John R. and Wendy… Read more »
Consider this course for Fall 2021!
HPSC-X 205 INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL HIST (3 CR) 32143 11:30A-12:45P MW BH 005 Bertoloni Meli D Above class meets In Person. For more information visit https://covid.iu.edu/learning-modes/index.html IUB GenEd S&H credit COLL (CASE) S&H Breadth of Inquiry credit This class counts in the Medical Humanities minor. This class covers the history of Western medicine from Hippocrates… Read more »
Graduating seniors: Full-time job available in Lacefield lab! Apply before April 25
Research Associate Position in Meiotic Regulation A full-time Research Associate position is available in the Lacefield Lab in the Dept of Biology, Indiana University, Bloomington (https://biology.indiana.edu/about/faculty/lacefield-soni.html). The successful applicant will work on NIH or NSF-funded projects monitoring meiotic regulation. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field, though applicants with a… Read more »
Want a guide to help re-connect with IU this fall?
Consider this course! EDUC-X159: Connecting with Campus Resources – 13 weeks, 2 cr., 1st years through Seniors, Open to all majors VT: You@IU Will you be navigating IU’s beautiful campus pretty much for the first time this Fall? Wondering how help resources will work now – and how to feel more comfortable using them? Seeking to expand your college… Read more »
Interested in part-time lab job at IUB this summer? Apply by Friday, April 16!
Prof. Irene Newton’s Biology lab has posted a job via the IU Career Development Center on Handshake. To apply: Create a Handshake account (if you don’t already have one), and then apply by uploading a resume. Accepting applications until Friday, April 16, at 5:00 pm. Looking for someone to start in April or May, continue… Read more »