Biology News
Biology News is an annual newsletter published by the University of Northern Iowa Department of Biology.
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Biology News 2024
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Biology.
In this issue:
Letter from the Department Head --- 2
Bolton Award Winner --- 3
Goldwater Scholarship Winner --- 3
Purple and Old Gold Award Winner --- 3
Faculty News Roundup --- 4
New Hires --- 6
UNI Botanical Center --- 7
Alumni Information Request --- 7
Support Our Programs --- 8
Floyd Fellowship Award Winner --- 8 -
Biology News 2023
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Biology.
In This Issue:
Letter from the Department Head --- 2
Passion for Teaching --- 3
Meet a Few of Our Recent Graduates: Joseph Correa; Hunter Mennenga; Abby Riley; Liz Wilgenbusch --- 4
Botanical Center Update --- 5
Welcome to Our Newest Staff Member: Jordan Wolff --- 5
Floral Macrophotography --- 6
Announcing the New Floyd Research Fellowship --- 7
UNI Nursing --- 7 -
Biology News 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Biology.
Table of Contents
Letter from the Department Head ---- 2
Preparing Science Teachers ---- 2
Learning Biology at UNI ---- 3
In Case You Missed it ---- 4
Ch-ch-ch Changes ---- 4
Support the Programs that Mean the Most to You ---- 5
Connect with Us ---- 5 -
Biology News 2020
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Biology.
Inside This Issue:
2 -- Letter from the Department Head
3 -- Welcome to Our New Staff Members
4 -- Undergraduate Research
7 -- What's New in Our Department
9 -- Spotlight on Outstanding Teaching
10 -- Outdoors on Campus
12 -- Year in Review for UNI Biology
13 -- Thank you to Donors
14 -- Donor Form / Make a Gift -
Biology News 2019
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Biology.
Inside this Issue:
--Greetings from the Department of Biology
--Upcoming event: Prairie Rendezvous in Celebration of Dr. Daryl Smith
--Staff and faculty news
--May 2019 Study Abroad trips
--Staff and Faculty Transitions
--The Difference He Made-Quotes on Dr. Wiens
--Outreach and Alumni
--Purple and Gold Award Recipient -
Biology News, Spring 2018
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Biology.
Inside this issue:
-- Greetings from Biology
-- Biology Alumni
-- Department News
-- You Can Make a Difference
-- Support for Students -
Biology News, Winter 2017
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Biology.
Inside This Issue:
--Greetings From the Department of Biology
--Department of Biology Alumni
--Kelly Bahl Interns at Epcot in Disney World
--Former Student, Susann Ahrabi-Fard, Working With the Zika Virus
--Department News
--Study Abroad Course to the Galapagos
--UNI Maintains Strength in Undergraduate Research
--Biology Faculty Incorporate Their Artistic Skills Into the Classroom and Publications
--Faculty Retirement
--Alumni In Residence
--University of Northern Iowa Awarded Grant Through the Roy J. Carver Foundation
--Reconnect With the Department of Biology
--You Can Make a Difference
--Scholarships and Funding -
Biology News, Spring 2016
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Biology.
Inside This Issue:
--Greetings from the Department of Biology
--Index
--Department of Biology Alumni
--Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Named as Alumni in Residence
--Dr. Robert Good Gives Keynote Address at the 2015
--UNI SURP Symposium
--Alumnus, Dr. Michael Gray, selected as Honorary Member of Entomological Society of America
--UNI Biology - Brazil Connection
--Two UNI Biology Alumni Assume Directorships at Vanderbilt University
--Biology Students
--Students Appreciate Scholarship Funding
--Biology Students and Alumni
--NSF Provides Funding for Research on Unique Parasites
--Bees and “Colony Collapse Disorder”
--UNI Biology Students Present Research at NCUR Annual Conference in Cheney, Washington
--Marine Biology Club Visits the Shedd Aquarium
--Department News
--Carver Funding
--Reconnect with the Department of Biology
--You Can Make a Difference!
--Scholarships and Funding
--Let us hear from you...
--Support for Students or Department -
Biology News, Spring 2015
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Biology.
Inside this issue:
-- Greetings from the Department of Biology
-- Biology Students and Alumni
-- Faculty awards
-- Department News
-- Biology students travel to University of Kentucky to attend the NCUR Annual Conference
-- Tigers Visit UNI Biology Department
-- Nobel Conference
-- UNI/Iowa Community Colleges STEM Day
-- Carver Grant Purchases SynDavers
-- Steve O'Kane teaches in Korea
-- Biology Living and Learning Community
-- Hallway displays
-- Forensic DNA analysis at Linn-Mar High School
-- Undergraduate Research in Biology
-- New Faculty
-- Reconnect with the Department of Biology
-- You Can Make a Difference!
-- Scholarships and Funding
-- Support for students or department -
Biology News, Winter 2014
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Biology.
Inside this issue:
-- Greetings from the Department of Biology
-- Biology Students and Alumni-- Department News
-- The Department of Biology receives funding for specimens and microscopes from the Carver Charitable Trust
-- Carl Thurman's efforts extend the benefit of Carver Funding
-- Reconnect with the Department of Biology-- Faculty and Staff News
-- Jeff Tamplin receives $60,000 grant
-- Marine Biology (new course offering)
-- Field trip to hatchery
-- Award of Faculty Excellence
-- Dean's Teaching Award
-- TriBeta Teaching Award-- Student Club News
-- Student clubs combined to travel to Omaha zoo
-- Annual spring plant sale
-- New Faculty
-- You Can Make a Difference!
-- Scholarships and Funding
-- Support for students or department -
Biology News, Winter 2013
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Biology.
Inside this issue:
-- Greetings from the Department of Biology
-- Focus on UNI Biology Alumni
-- Focus on UNI Biology Students
-- Microscopes purchased with Carver Trust Grant
-- Two-headed planarian!
-- UNI Day in the Capitol on February 11, 2013
-- Letter of appreciation......
-- Dr. Kimberly Cline-Brown Receives Excellence in Teaching Award
-- Joan Smothers attends national advising meeting
-- Public speaking engagements for Biology faculty
-- Pre-Vet Club project gives aid to shelter animals
-- Faculty on Professional Development Assignment
-- Tri-Beta
-- Reconnect with the Department of Biology
-- Retiring Faculty
-- New Faculty
-- Floyds receive Purple and Gold Award
-- Dr. Robert Good, DO, installed as President of American College of Osteopathic Internists
-- You Can Make a Difference!
-- Scholarship and Funding
-- Support for students or department -
Biology News, Winter 2012
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Biology.
Inside this issue:
-- Greetings from the Biology Department
-- Focus on UNI Biology Alumni
-- Let us hear from you...
-- Science Teacher Pays it Forward
-- Reconnect with the Department of Biology
-- Taiwan exchange program - year one a success!
-- Dr. Steve O'Kane and Dr. John Ophus receive Dean's Awards
-- Field Research in the Northern Gulf of Mexico
-- Biology receives grant from Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust
-- Dr. Peter Berendzen receives State Wildlife Grant
-- Seed Grants from the UNI-Office of Sponsored Research
-- Focus on UNI Biology Students
-- Pre-Med Club
-- Student Nature Society Award
-- New Faculty/Staff
-- New Biology Undergraduate Research Fund
-- Swanson Award Supports Research, New Scholarships
-- New Funding
-- You Can Make a Difference!
-- Scholarships and Funding
-- Support for students or department -
Biology News, Winter 2011
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Biology.
Inside this issue:
-- Greetings from the Department of Biology
-- Focus on UNI Biology Alumni
-- Let us hear from you...
-- Twenty Second North American Prairie Conference: Restoring a National Treasure
-- Faculty and Staff News
-- Summer Research
-- Trip to West Virginia's eastern panhandle was a success
-- Thurman on PDA in Brasil
-- Taiwan Exchange Program
-- Climate change impacts report
-- Focus on UNI Biology Students
-- Student Clubs
-- Pre-Physical Therapy Club
-- Faculty Changes - Retirements
-- You make a difference! Message from our donors
-- Why support undergraduate biological research at UNI
-- New Faculty
-- You Can Make a Difference!
-- Scholarships and Funding
-- Support for students or department -
Biology News, Winter 2010
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Biology.
Inside this issue:
-- Greetings from the Department of Biology
-- Focus on UNI Biology Alumni
-- Let us hear from you...
-- Faculty and Staff News
-- Trip to Chicago for Darwin Bicentennial
-- Botanical Center Wins Second Place
-- Focus on UNI Biology Students
-- Student Nature Society
-- Retirements
-- You Make a Difference! Messages from our donors....
-- New Advisor for Biology
-- Biology Video
-- You Can Make a Difference!
-- Scholarships and Funding
-- Support for students or department
