Department of Biological Sciences
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ Biology Professor Shares Latest Findings from Ohio’s Wetland Restoration Efforts
Lauren Kinsman-Costello, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½, has released new insights on Ohio’s ongoing wetland restoration efforts through the H2Ohio Wetland Monitoring Program, which she leads in collaboration with the Lake Erie and Aquatic Research Network (LEAR…
IN A FLASH: Doing It For The Ducks
The wetlands near ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s Kent Campus are a great location for studying wildlife. Researchers visited recently to install nesting boxes for ducks.
IN A FLASH: Power to the Pollinators!
Pollinator Day, proudly presented by ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ as a proud Bee Campus USA, will welcome all visitors to the KSU Pollinator Garden to celebrate our campus pollinators on September 5 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
IN A FLASH: Knee Deep in Research
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s Summer Undergraduate Research Experience gives students, as soon as their first year, opportunities to work alongside university faculty on hands-on research activities.
From Ohio to Italy: Student’s Journey Through Science and Discovery at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½
For Giovanni Tripi, choosing ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ was the first step on a path that would take him from Northeast Ohio to the heart of Italy—and deep into the worlds of biology, anthropology and hands-on scientific discovery. A biology major on the pre-medicine track from Lyndhurst, Ohio, Trip…
IN A FLASH: Chasing Darwin
This summer, a group of ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ students enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime education-abroad experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
IN A FLASH: The Halls of Science
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Annual Environmental Science and Design Research Institute Research Showcase offers an opportunity for student researchers to present posters showcasing their explorations and findings in all areas of environmental research and design.
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s New Outdoor Biological Research Station Takes Flight
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ is taking a big step forward in its ecological and evolutionary research with the establishment of its new on-campus Outdoor Vivarium for Oviparous Microbiomes – a dynamic new aviary facility located on the eastern edge of the Kent Campus near a thriving wetland.Led by Assistan…
IN A FLASH: Get Some Green For Your Garden
The Spring 2025 Plant Sale at the Herrick Conservatory begins on Monday, April 28 and runs through Friday, May 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. The sale of these student-grown vegetables, herbs, flowers and houseplants support the Herrick Conservatory and associated student organizations.
