Stories tagged with: Department of Biological Sciences

Incoming first-year college students analyze crime kits in a lab
STEMstart

From crime scenes to campus connections: STEMstart kickstarts freshman success

October 16, 2024

Incoming science majors dive into STEMstart, a week-long, immersive experience that enhances their academic preparedness with hands-on learning and “a supportive community.”

Ohio Physiological Society annual meeting speakers and leaders pose for a photo
OHIO Events

OHIO welcomes students, faculty, industry leaders to campus for Ohio Physiological Society annual meeting

September 30, 2024

Shalender Bhasin, M.D., professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and one of the foremost experts in men’s health and aging, gave the keynote address at the Ohio Physiological Society annual meeting.

Benjamin Stiadle is shown with his research project at the Student Research Expo

OHIO's 2024 Goldwater winners: Ben Stiadle

September 5, 2024

All four of Ohio University’s internal nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship won the award in 2024. Ben Stiadle is a senior double-majoring in applied math and molecular biology.

Student scuba dives underwater for internship research

Students contribute to science and conservation through summer internships

September 4, 2024

Ohio University biological sciences students engage in diverse summer research and internship experiences, showcasing their contributions to marine science, professional dog training and marine ecosystem surveys.

Jayanna Smith

OHIO's 2024 Goldwater winners: Jayanna Smith

September 4, 2024

All four of Ohio University’s internal nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship won the award in 2024. Senior Jayanna Smith is majoring in biological sciences with a minor in public health.

Alie Skowronski is shown in a boat out on the water
Student Success

OHIO graduate uses media skills to tell climate change story, receives national recognition

August 16, 2024

Alie Skowronski, BSVC, BS ’21, is a triple threat in the media industry. She is primarily a photojournalist, but she is also a videographer and a writer.

Several of the awards are shown on a table

Ohio University faculty recognized for awards, achievements

May 13, 2024

Ohio University honored faculty award winners for the 2023-24 academic year during the Faculty Awards and Recognition Ceremony held May 1 in Walter Hall.

View of South Green at sunset. 

Four Ohio University students awarded prestigious 2024 Goldwater Scholarship

May 9, 2024

Four outstanding OHIO students have been named winners of the 2024 Goldwater Scholarship, the premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences in the nation.

Emily Barbee is shown outside doing research

OHIO students honored with Student Enhancement Awards

May 2, 2024

The Ohio University Student Enhancement Awards (SEA) program provided 30 students with a total of $143,490 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this spring.

Radar Hill

Time Machine: The Many Roles of Radar Hill

April 11, 2024

Across the Hocking River, Radar Hill has served many eclectic purposes in the last 60 years.

Ohio University was established in 1804 on the banks of the Hocking River, reengineered in the 1970s to wrap around campus and reduce flooding.

Ohio University Alumni Association proudly welcomes four new Board members

November 13, 2023

The proud Bobcats who have been named to the Ohio University Alumni Association Board of Directors are Huey Ball, Kim Barlag, Bob Brewster and Dr. Andrew Razzano.

A photo of the Ohio University campus

Nominations open for 2023 Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship

October 11, 2023

The Ohio University Research Division is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship.

Donald Miles, portrait

Researchers' analysis of perching birds points to new answers in evolutionary diversification

October 5, 2023

Charles Darwin had the power of observation. Today, evolutionary biologists have the power of huge data sets and statistical analysis. Their results could change how biologists look at species diversification.

Jess Mitchell holding a dog in front of a sign that says "Canine Care Adoption Center"

Purr-fect internship: OHIO pre-vet junior spends summer at animal clinic

August 24, 2023

Ohio University junior Jess Mitchell spent 12 weeks this summer working and living on-site at Animal Care Sanctuary, one of the biggest and oldest no-kill shelters in the United States.

Group shot of students at 2022 STEMstart community science day

Families, schoolteachers and students invited to Science in the Community at the Ridges on Aug. 22

August 10, 2023

Community members, families and teachers are invited to join in science activities and explore STEM resources with first-year students at Science in the Community on Aug. 22 at the Ridges.

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