Campbellsville University Division of Natural Science

📢 Upcoming Events – Save the Dates!
Don't miss these valuable sessions to explore your future in healthcare! 🌟📅

You’re invited to join us for the Environmental Science Poster Presentations tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4, at 2 PM in the lower level of Shely Science Center.
Two of our dedicated students will be presenting their research, and we’d love for you to stop by to show your support and learn more about their work.

Join us for Fall Undergraduate Research presentations on Friday, November 22, at 2:30 PM in room 408 of Carter Hall. The presentations will feature the latest advancements in membrane protein research conducted by our undergraduate students and lab technicians, made possible through a grant from NSF. All are welcome to attend. Your presence and support are greatly appreciated.

📆📍⏰ November 22 and November 25 in room 215 of the Shely Science Center
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Whether you’re exploring future internship opportunities or simply want to show support for your peers, we’d love to see you at one or more of the upcoming presentations! Come join us and be inspired by the hard work and achievements of your fellow students. We hope to see you there!

Division of Natural Science faculty and Associate Professor of Physics, Dr. Indra Sahu, is thrilled to announce the launch of his new website, Sahu Research Group! Dive into research focused on investigating the structure and dynamic properties of membrane proteins, including potassium ion channel ancillary proteins KCNE3. Meet the dedicated research team and discover our community outreach and engagement initiatives.

🔗 Explore www.sahuresearchgroup.com for:

🧬 Research insights
📜 Publications & Awards
🔬 Student research opportunities
📰 News & Updates
👐Community outreach programs

Photo Credit: Holly Tackett

🍁Hello October. We’re already feeling the Fall shift—shorter days, cooler breezes, and the gradual color change in the leaves. But what’s actually happening at the molecular level? 🌿🔬

As daylight decreases, trees reduce their chlorophyll production, allowing other pigments like carotenoids (responsible for the oranges and yellows) and anthocyanins (creating those vibrant reds) to take the spotlight. 🍂 This transformation is not just beautiful—it’s a critical part of the trees’ preparation for winter dormancy.

📷: Whitley Howlett / Kelsey Overall, Nov 2021

Interested in a career in Optometry? Connie Wright, Program Manager from UAB School of Optometry, will be available for an informal chat to discuss their program and scholarship opportunities, including some specifically for Kentucky students. Don’t miss this great chance to ask questions and learn more!

This stream ecology lab was held at a site on the Green River near Greensburg. Students worked in a team setting to assess various aspects of the instream physical habitat of single river reach at that location. Data such variables as stream depth, width, velocity and substrate size was collected at this site.

Last Friday, we held our annual Natural Science Majors and Minors Meeting! Students connected with faculty and explored the disciplines within the Natural Sciences, learned about internships, research opportunities, and science-related student organizations, chatted with seniors, and learned about Clay Hill Memorial Forest. To top it all off, many students walked away with great prizes for their participation! Thank you to all those who joined us! ✨

Join us on Friday for an informative session with Kelsea Creason, an Assistant Professor at Sullivan University and a graduate of Campbellsville University, as she shares valuable insights into their Physician Assistant program.