Welcome to WestConn Biology

The Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences at Western Connecticut State University is housed in the new $48 million Science Building, which opened in the Fall of 2005.

The building is also home to the chemistry, physics, astronomy, and meteorology departments.

Biology Department News

04-23-08 Wed Seminar Series "Communication and mate choice in the gray treefrog, Hyla versicolor".

03-19-08 Wed Seminar Series "Biofuels & Biofumigants: Green Technology from the Mustard Family".

03-19-08 Bio Club Photo Contest (deadline April 12, 2008).

02-29-08 Faculty schedules online.

02-27-08 Wed Seminar Series "Microbial Ecology of Aquatic Biofilms".

02-26-08 Science at Night "Cleaning the Environment with Nanotechnology".

12-21-07 January Research Seminar cancelled.

09-11-07 Wednesday Research Seminar Series for 2007-2008.

09-11-07 Downloadable forms are available from the Dept. Secretary's webpage.

06-04-07 WISTR Research Poster Exhibition Album.

05-18-07 Senior Research Talks, Spring 2007.

Biology affects us all, from seeking cures for diseases such as cancer and AIDS to protecting our environment and recognizing the diversity of species with whom we share our planet. Studying biology at WestConn will provide you with an opportunity to explore this fascinating science.

Why Biology at WestConn?
Discover the advantages of studying biology and environmental sciences at WestConn.

Meet the Biology Faculty, Adjuncts, and Staff
WCSU biology faculty and adjuncts have expertise in a wide range of fields, from animal behavior and organismic biology to cell and molecular biology. Our staff provide valuable support to teaching and research activities.

Degree Programs
Both undergraduate and Master's degree programs are available, preparing students for a variety of career tracks.

Dept. Chair: S. Mitch Wagener 203-837-8790 wagenerm@wcsu.edu
Interim Dept. Secretary: Maggie Sidoti 203-837-8791 sidotim@wcsu.edu

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