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• Dept News (06-11-17)
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• Advisee-Advisor Lists (10-14-16)
• Student Opportunities (04-21-16)
• Faculty Schedules uploaded (01-22-16)
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 Thursday Seminar Series.
Kristin Giamanco (WCSU) will discuss her research on "The role of cyclin D2 in brain construction and progenitor proliferation: implications for large brain phenotypes". Thursday, April 27, at 4:00 pm in SB 125. Open to the public. Refreshments afterwards. See the Spring 2017 Seminar Schedule. (posted 04-20-17)
Position Announcement.
The WCSU Tickborne Disease Prevention Laboratory is accepting applications for seasonal Summer Research Assistants. Click here for more information. (posted 03-04-17)
 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships.
The WCSU Biology SURF program gives undergraduate students an opportunity to experience and participate in hands-on research projects under the guidance of experienced mentors. Click here for blogs from the program. (posted 06-11-17)
Dr. Frank Dye has a new book out, entitled Dictionary of Stem Cells, Regenerative Medicine, and Translational Medicine, published by John Wiley. (posted 03-19-17)
Welcome. Dr. Hannah Reynolds joins us as our new tenure-track microbiologist. She comes to us from Ohio State University, and her research interests include fungal diseases such as White-Nose Syndrome that affects bats. (posted 01-21-17)
Dr. Neeta Connally was awarded a four-year $1.6 million grant from the CDC to fund a project — in conjunction with the University of Rhode Island and WCSU Psychology professor Daneil Barrett — to study tick management strategies. Read all about it here and here. (posted 10-10-16).
Welcome new faculty & staff. Dr. Kristin Giamanco joins us as our new tenture-track cell biologist. Dr. Devdutta Deb teaches Microbiology on a one-semester appointment. Ms. Pamela Veach expands her duties from purchasing manager to lab coordinator for BIO 100. Our new and returning adjunct faculty: Larry Marsicano, Kathleen Miller, Ashley Manari, Brian Ortman, Barbara Bogart, George Rogers, Akalushi Muthukumarana, Frank Dye, Chris Tait, Howard Russock, Debbie Johnson, Roger Martinez-Alcaz, Paul Nitti, Mike Murphy, Pano Koukopoulos, Susan Maskel, Rayda Krell (posted 08-26-16)
Dr. Edwin Wong and Larry Marsicano (Bio Dept adjunct instructor, along with being Director of the Candlewood Lake Authority) are collaborating to study cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) blooms and the toxins they produce on Candlewood Lake. (posted 05-15-16)
Older News Items
Entomology Club is welcoming new members. For details, check out the club webpage or contact its advisor, Dr. Mitch Wagener.
Biology Club is welcoming new members. For details, check out the club webpage or contact its advisor, Dr. Ed Wong. |
