The 33rd annual Perspectives in Biology Symposium will be hosted by the Department of Biology on November 10-11, 2017. Confirmed speakers are Julia Cooper of the National Cancer Institute, Robert Pringle of Princeton University, and Adam Summers of Friday Harbor Laboratory, University of Washington. Mark your calendars now, and look Read more »
Sullivan Scholarship for Expanding Biological Horizons
(Submission Deadline February 17, 2017)
As the result of a generous bequest from the late Professor of Biology, Dr. Robert L. Sullivan, the Department of Biology is able to offer the Sullivan Scholarship program. Undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing biological studies beyond the classroom at Wake Read more »
Biology students and faculty have been integral to Campus Kitchen, an organization that “rescues” food and fresh produce to be distributed as meals for the needy. Campus kitchen fosters outreach opportunities to “educate the student body and the campus community on local and national issues like food justice and sustainability initiatives.” The Read more »
The Winston Salem Journal recognized Department of Biology outreach efforts directed by Gloria Muday and Carole Browne engaging WFU undergraduates to become teachers of science classes in the local schools. WFU students Kathleen Quigley (PhD. candidate) and Ashlyn Whitlock (senior) were also interviewed.
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Diversity impacts who, what we teach
Professor Herman Eure (Ph.D ’74) reflects on advances over last 39 years.
By HERMAN EURE (PH.D ’74) Wake Forest Magazine Guest Contributor
Our diverse faculty and student body have impacted who we teach, how we teach, where we teach, what we teach, and what we study. All Read more »