IMPACT

Discoveries and news in research, student success, faculty engagement and alumni accomplishments.

A rendering of Cordley Hall's south entrance

News

A science building for the 21st century: Cordley Hall to undergo renovation

Renovations to Cordley Hall – home to Integrative Biology and Botany and Plant Pathology – will begin this summer. When the project is complete in 2024, Cordley Hall will be transformed into a welcoming, attractive academic home for the thousands of students the two departments service each term.

February 24, 2020

News, Faculty and Staff, Students, Integrative Biology

Faculty and Staff

Celebrating teaching and advising excellence

The College of Science celebrated its 2020 Winter Teaching and Advising Awards with faculty, advisors and students on February 13 to recognize exceptional teaching and advising, both areas of distinction in the College.

February 20, 2020

Events, People, Faculty and Staff, Integrative Biology, Statistics

Biomedical Science

Demystifying coronavirus: Is it a pandemic and other questions answered

Ecologist Benjamin Dalziel discusses the novel coronavirus outbreak and transmission and its ramifications for all of us.

February 18, 2020

Faculty and Staff, Integrative Biology, Biomedical Science, Research

Beetle triungulin in front of neon green backdrop

Integrative Biology

Fossilized insect from 100 million years ago is oldest record of primitive bee with pollen

The findings shed new light on the early days of bees and the diversification of flowering plants.

February 13, 2020

Faculty and Staff, Integrative Biology, Research

student learning assistant helping peers during lecture in the Learning Innovation Center

Student Success

Building student success: Peer-to-peer learning garners crucial support from science alumni

The Learning Assistant program in the College of Science has reduced the drop-fail-withdrawal rate in several key courses by half and has become a model for other colleges at the university.

February 12, 2020

Alumni and Friends, Students, Integrative Biology, Student Success

Jane, Karen, and Steve sitting behind panel table, talking into microphones

Integrative Biology

Bridging the communication gap between scientists and the public

Effective communication can be a critical tool to ensure one's science discoveries translate to real-world breakthroughs and influence policy makers.

February 5, 2020

Events, Students, Integrative Biology

Female professor leading large lecture in LINC 100

Student Success

Lowering fail rates and fostering student success in introductory biology

Integrative Biology faculty have transformed instructional strategies to improve student learning and performance in the introductory Principles of Biology courses.

January 15, 2020

Faculty and Staff, Students, Integrative Biology, Student Success

Taylor Robinson in graduation gown, standing in forest

Integrative Biology

Science Professional Pursuits Program helped zoology major jumpstart her career

Taylor Robinson (’19) credits the SP3 program with teaching her practically how to be her best, most confident self in the job market.

January 10, 2020

Students, Women in Science, Integrative Biology

Jade Sentker holding graduation cap in front of shrubbery

Integrative Biology

Mentoring and career coaching lead to a fascinating career path in genetics counseling

The Science Professional Pursuits Program helped biology graduate Jade Sentker find her career path through 1-on-1 coaching, skill-building for job search and interview preparedness.

January 10, 2020

Students, Integrative Biology