The Department of Biological Sciences is currently home to 22 tenure-track faculty members and a strong cohort of adjunct, term and affiliate faculty members.
The Department of Biological Sciences is currently home to a strong cohort of faculty members who support students in their journey to many biology related careers. Our faculty has diverse research programs and strengths in ecology, resilience science, evolutionary biology, cell and developmental biology, physiological ecology of plants and animals, genetics, and molecular biology. The research of
05/26/2026
Check out this Alumni Spirit article on one of our recent graduates!
Spring/Summer 2026 | UAA Alumni Spirit | Biomining for Rare-Earth Elements The rare-earth elements (REEs) are a group of 17 transition metals on the periodic table of elements, which includes cerium and lanthanum. REEs are essential for manufacturing many modern electronic devices like cell phones...
05/15/2026
Professor of Biology Deborah Boege Tobin at Kenai Peninsula College received our CAFE Oh Wow (COW) award this year for Excellence in Research and Creative Scholarship: Community Engagement!
Through collaborations with organizations such as the Alaska Wildlife Alliance, NOAA Fisheries, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, her research examines marine mammal behavior and habitat use in places like the Kenai River and Kachemak Bay. Her work integrates community concerns, agency expertise, and student-led field research to generate data that can inform conservation and coastal development decisions.
Learn more about her and other COW awardees on our website! https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/office-of-academic-affairs/faculty-success/events-programs/facultyrecognition.cshtml
05/15/2026
04/11/2026
Check out our last Science on Tap for this semester! Don't worry though, we'll be back in the fall with more great Science on Tap
03/26/2026
The wise mentor Yoda once said “Always pass on what you have learned.” and the faculty and staff in the Biological Sciences department are dedicated to that goal. By supporting the training, mentoring, and guiding of students on their career paths, the Excellence in Biology fund helps build and strengthen opportunities for growth! Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/2vdkck6k
03/25/2026
Alumni from the Biological Sciences Department are helping build strong lives and strong communities. Alumn Ashley Kettler, and Summit Eye Care of Anchorage are giving back by matching a $1000 donation if we have TEN (10) unique donors to the Excellence in Biology fund during Giving Day 2026. No gift is too small! Can you help us reach that goal? Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/2vdkck6k
03/25/2026
Healthy communities start with strong health care workers. Your gift will support UAA Biology students gaining the hands-on learning and training they need to prepare them for graduate and professional programs in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science. Together we can transform health care in Alaska. Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/2vdkck6k