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 »
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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 »
Position in the Ledón-Rettig Lab
The Ledón-Rettig lab investigates the causes and consequences of phenotypic plasticity using amphibians as models. We are currently seeking a research assistant whose primary responsibilities will be maintaining a colony of desert frogs, although other research activities will additionally be required. Frog colony maintenance includes cleaning frog habitats and feeding frogs (handling crickets). Research activities include setting up frog breedings and tadpole microcosms, as well… Read more »
Available Research Assistant Positions: SUMMER 2021 onward
The Comparative Cognition Lab is looking for ambitious undergrad research associates to join our team and assist with ongoing research. To learn more about The Comparative Cognition Lab, check out the summary, website, and latest news features links provided at the end of this announcement. In our laboratory, undergraduate research associates will learn how to conduct multiple… Read more »
Looking for Enthusiastic UTAs for L311 Genetics this Summer!
Dr. Pam Hanratty will be teaching BIOL L311 (Genetics) this summer during the First Six Week Session and is looking for some great, enthusiastic potential UTAs. The class will be offered Monday-Thursday, 8:00-9:50 AM via Zoom. Both the lectures and learning groups are meeting synchronously and live. Learning groups will meet twice per week on… Read more »
Do you like helping other students? Apply by April 12 to be a paid Peer Coach!
The College of Arts + Sciences Walter Center for Career Achievement team is currently seeking undergraduate students to assist in career programming and coaching. Peer coaches are required to work 8-10 hours per week and are compensated at $10.15/hour. This position will begin on-campus during the Fall 2021 semester, with probable online training beginning in… Read more »
New course in Fall 2021: Avian Conservation: Environmental Change and Resilience
A message from Professor Ellen Ketterson: You are invited to enroll in a new class entitled ABEH-A 401/BIOL-L 410 SPECIAL TOPICS IN AVIAN CONSERVATION: ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND RESILIENCE. Earth is experiencing its 6th mass extinction, biodiversity is in steep decline, and the potential consequences are alarming. This course will focus on the dimensions of the… Read more »
2 upcoming events in Life Sciences from the Walter Center
March 22 – March 25: Indiana Life Sciences Career Week Are you interested in pursuing a career in life sciences? Want to learn about the advantages of living and working in Indiana? Join us for a panel of alumni and a panel of employers as a part of Indiana Life Sciences Career Week! Link: https://careers.college.indiana.edu/events/2021/03/22/indiana-life-sciences-career-week/… Read more »
Present at the IUJUR Research Slam
Research Slam is a competition featuring top undergraduate research communicators who showcase their research through succinct and exciting “lightning talks”. This digital event is open to the public, and each lightning talk will be judged by a panel of faculty who will select the most engaging and interesting talks. Livestream viewers will also vote for… Read more »
Animal Behavior majors: 1-hour Webinar March 18 you won’t want to miss!
Careers in Life Sciences Webinar Series: “Animal Health and Agriculture” Join the IU Walter Center and a panel of top organizations to learn about the wide array of career paths in the life sciences. 1:00pm. Zoom link provided here.