Sujay Ratna, CCAS ’21, is one of 20 students selected as a Key into Public Service Scholar by The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society. The award recognizes students who have demonstrated interest in working in the public sector and possess a strong academic record in the arts, humanities, mathematics, … Continue reading Sujay Ratna, CCAS ’21, Named a 2021 Key into Public Service Scholar…
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Join us May 1 for Virtual Biology Day
The Department of Biology will host the spring 2021 Virtual Biology Day on Saturday, May 1. This virtual symposium will showcase research projects conducted by the undergraduate students in the Department of Biology. The day-long event begins at 10:30 a.m. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in the sciences to learn more … Continue reading Join us May 1 for Virtual Biology Day…
Registration is Open for the Discussion with Leslie Lehr, Author of “A Boob’s Life”
It’s the body part that gets the most media attention. But, why don’t we talk about them – like, really talk about “boobs”? Five percent of women in the U.S. have had breast implants. New research indicates that more than 2/3 of women – in 40 countries around the world – are dissatisfied with their … Continue reading Registration is Open for the Discussion with Leslie Lehr, Author of “A Boob’s Life”…
Registration Open for Third Scarlet Scholar Series Lecture with Dr. Nathan Fried
Join us Thursday, April 1, for the Third Scarlet Scholars Lecture, featuring Dr. Nathan Fried, Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology. Dr. Fried will present, “How the Body Language of a Mouse May Help Us Find New Pain Medicine that’s Safer than Opioids.” All are welcome to attend this virtual lecture. The event will begin at … Continue reading Registration Open for Third Scarlet Scholar Series Lecture with Dr. Nathan Fried…
MARC Applications Due March 25
Students interested in biomedical research are invited to apply to the Rutgers–Camden Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) program and become an undergraduate research fellow. Applications are due Thursday, March 25, 2021. About the Program: Launched in 2019, the MARC program recruits four undergraduates from underrepresented backgrounds each year to conduct innovative research with scientific … Continue reading MARC Applications Due March 25…
Biology Major Taqdees Gohar Receives Best Poster Award at National Conference
Taqdees Gohar, a biology major, recently received a best poster award from the national Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS), for her research project, “Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Fish Oil Improve Learning and Memory in Drosophila melanogaster.” The work for this project took place in the course “Principles and Practices of Biological Research.” … Continue reading Biology Major Taqdees Gohar Receives Best Poster Award at National Conference…
Join us for Virtual Biology Day December 5
All are welcome to attend the Department of Biology’s second Virtual Biology Day, scheduled for Saturday, December 5, from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. This is an excellent event for prospective biology students to attend, as they will hear current biology students present their research and get the chance to ask question during live chat … Continue reading Join us for Virtual Biology Day December 5…
Alumnus Sandy Stewart to Present in “Exploring Careers in Biology” Seminar
Sandy Stewart CCAS ’81, GSC ’87, former CEO of Immunovation and Arcanum Discovery and former Vice-President of Paradigm Genetics, will present in a special session of “Exploring Careers in Biology,” a virtual course offered by Dr. Kwangwon Lee, Associate Professor of Biology. Mr. Stewart will offer anecdotes from his storied career as well as advice … Continue reading Alumnus Sandy Stewart to Present in “Exploring Careers in Biology” Seminar…
Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments
Congratulations to the following faculty members who received promotions and tenure appointments approved by the Board of Governors at a meeting on Tuesday, June 16th: Department of Biology Dr. Nir Yakoby – Professor I Department of Childhood Studies Dr. Lynne Vallone – Distinguished Professor Department of Computer Science Dr. Sunil Shende – Professor I Department of … Continue reading Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments…
Join us for the First Virtual Biology Day on May 2
All are welcome to attend the Department of Biology‘s first Virtual Biology Day, scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. This is an excellent event for prospective biology students to attend, as they will hear current biology students present their research. There will be 13 student presentations, plus a keynote speech … Continue reading Join us for the First Virtual Biology Day on May 2…