Biology
News & Events
Read below for information on special events, faculty-student collaborations, curriculum changes & alumni success.
Biology News
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Biology Adopts Sweet Treat Strategy
Our April 7th social event came with biology-themed sweet treats that all related to the research interests of our faculty. Check out the pics and see if you know what Biology faculty engages in that research subject. A few might be a little more obvious but challenge your creativity! It’s lovely to be able to host social events on the FJS patio!
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Southwestern Biologists Score at the Texas Academy of Science Meeting
Undergraduate researchers from the Biology Department garnered four presentation awards and a 2nd place team award for Science Jeopardy at the state-wide annual meeting of the Texas Academy of Science.
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Representative Carter and Southwestern University Announce $1.5 Million Grant from the National Science Foundation
The grant will help attract, retain, and graduate students with high financial need who are majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
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Full STEAM Ahead
Paideia Scholar Lauren Muskara ’21 champions making connections between science, technology, and the fine arts.
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A Close-Knit Community
Faculty, staff, and STEM majors crocheted together virtually all year, culminating in an on-campus exhibit and a new student organization.
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COVID Creativity and Communication
Southwestern STEM students combine science, art, and community engagement in collaborative SciArt projects.
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A Summer Well Spent
Four Southwestern students relate their experiences as community-engaged learning associates with nonprofit organizations during the summer of 2020.
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BioScope - Biology Department Newsletter Fall 2020
Here is our release of our semi/annual newsletter highlighting the interests and goings-on of the Biology Department at Southwestern University.