“I anticipate a successful year with a drive to increase research funding, the exciting offerings available through our spring Semester of Immersion program, and a return to in-person graduate student recruitment and visits,” Professor and Chair Brad Barbazuk writes.
Most UF classes returned to in-person teaching in fall 2021, and COVID-related restrictions on research activities were lifted. Here are a few snapshots of research and teaching experiences from summer and fall 2021.
Every other spring, students have the opportunity to engage in authentic research-based learning in various areas of biology.
Biology undergraduates achieved great things this year, despite all the challenges posed by the pandemic.
The Undergraduate Research Assistantship Program (URAP) research symposium showcases the research of Biology undergraduates.
Read more "Undergraduate Researchers Take the Digital Stage"
Three undergraduate Biology classes illustrate the variety of ways that the department overcame challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biology graduate students won national awards and external grants to support their research.
Beginning graduate studies can prove challenging, even under the best of circumstances. The rise of COVID-19 was an unexpected wrench in the academic plans of many graduate students.
Learn more about the mission of the The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Department of Biology Leadership Circle (BLC).
Get to know our new faculty members: Dr. Bryndan Durham, Dr. Grace John, Dr. Melissa Meadows, Dr. Stephen Mulkey and Dr. Amanda Subalusky.
Learn more about how the Department of Biology’s Semester of Immersion offers students the opportunity to engage in research-based courses in the field and laboratory.
Madagascar is among the largest islands in the world. Located off the east coast of Africa, it has an unparalleled flora and fauna. Students learn about biodiversity, conservation, and sustainable development through attending guest lectures, meeting stakeholders, and doing fieldwork in one of the world’s most biodiverse landscapes.
Get to know our new faculty members: Dr. Connie Rich, Dr. Gareth Fraser, Dr. Hua Yan, Dr. Nick Keiser and Dr. Ana Longo.
It took less than five months from first notification in April through design, planning, demolition, and construction, to teaching in our beautifully updated labs this fall.
University of Florida student Aaron Sandoval, a biology sophomore, has been awarded a Goldwater Scholarship for the 2018-2019 academic year. Sandoval plans to earn an M.D. and a Ph.D. in Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology before pursuing a research career in regenerative medicine. He is also a UF University Scholar and currently conducts research with […]
This year, Doug Soltis was named a member of the National Academy of Sciences, honoring his seminal role on the Tree of Life project, which aims to catalogue and portray the relationships among Earth’s 2.3 million named species. Knowledge of these relationships is crucial for ecology, agriculture, medical science, and conservation. The Tree of Life, […]
David G. Oppenheimer, associate professor, and, Paris H. Grey, coordinator of research programs, have published Getting In: The Insider’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Undergraduate Research Experience, which is available at Amazon.com
Biology’s outstanding teacher-scholars were recognized by three nominations for the CLAS Teacher of the Year competition. Drs. Brad Barbazuk, Keith Choe, and Christine Davis were all nominated, which in itself is a singular honor. Among this stiff competition (which also included excellent teachers from many other departments in CLAS), Dr. Davis was awarded a 2017-2018 […]