Delta State University Department of Biological Sciences

Johnetta White Bell, a Spring 2025 graduate in Environmental Science, earned her master's degree in Environmental Law from Loyola University New Orleans this spring. This summer, she will serve as a Lemmon Fellow at the Loyola College of Law, working directly with clients on environmental social justice. Our Environmental Science students continue to achieve great success. Go DSU!

For more information about the DSU program, please contact [email protected].

Our students are taking their research to the national stage. Read this excellent news coverage detailing the experiences of DSU’s Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Biology students and faculty at the TriBeta national convention in Tallahassee, Florida. Proud to see our programs gaining national exposure!

Delta State students and faculty present research at national TriBeta conference Students and faculty from Delta State University recently participated in the 2026 TriBeta National Convention in Tallahassee, Florida. The university was represented by (L to R) Peyton Bevan, Sara Davis, Kent Humphries, Dr. Nina Baghai-Riding, and Dr. William Katembe. CLEVELAND, Miss. — Students ...

Here is a great opportunity if you have a degree in Environmental Science with a concentration in Wildlife Management. It is a great time to be an Environmental Science major at DSU. Go DSU!

We had a fantastic time in Tallahassee, Florida, this past week for the 2026 Beta Beta Beta National Convention! Three DSU students and two faculty members from our Division of Mathematics and Sciences made the trip, staying in the dorms at Florida State University. Peyton Bevan and Kent Humphries presented posters for the Molecular and Microbiology Division, and Sara Davis presented for the Ecology, Environment, and Organismal Division. Everyone loved the field trips and presentations! A special thanks to our faculty advisors, Drs. Nina Baghai Riding and William Katembe, for mentoring us and serving as poster judges.

The USDA Wildlife Services (APHIS Division) in the Delta Region wants to hire people to work with combating feral hogs. If interested, please contact Dr. Nina Riding at DSU ([email protected]) and she will give you more information.

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On May 8th, three outstanding Environmental Science students graduated. For example, Ms. Molly Mellen received highest honors in having a 4.0 GPA. Some photos are provided below.

Dr. Nina Baghai-Riding is the Environmental Science evaluator for The Mississippi Delta Nature Center in Greenville, MS. Ms. Amanda Delperdang and her husband, Jon Delperdang, are the founders of this outstanding facility. Environmental Science programs for K-6 grade students represents one of their strengths.

On May 5, 2026 Ms. Delperdang and Baghai-Riding presented at the Gulf Conference 2026 that was held at the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center in Mobile, Alabama. Their presentation was in the session titled "Place-based education in the Gulf; An overview of initiatives, lessons learned and ongoing efforts". Their presentation was very well received.

Please visit the following website for more information about the MS Delta Nature Center: https://www.msdeltanature.org/work-with-us

Please visit the following website for more information about degree programs in Environmental Science at Delta State University: https://www.deltastate.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/bs-environmental-science/

Way to go DSU!

Delta State University (DSU) was well represented at the Memphis Gem, Mineral and Fossil show that occurred in late April. Dr. Nina Baghai-Riding had a display table that highlighted Environmental Science programs at DSU. Molly Mellen and Canaan Mercer, both graduating seniors who double majored in Environmental Science (Wildlife Management Concentration) and Biology (General Concentration) helped out with answering questions to patrons. It was a great weekend! Go DSU!

Two DSU senior Environmental Science majors secured prestigious summer internships with Mississippi state agencies this past Friday. This success highlights the excellence of DSU's program and student body. It is a fantastic time to be an Environmental Science major at DSU! Go DSU!

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The Division of Math and Sciences will have a table at the Memphis Mineral, Fossil, and Jewelry show this weekend (April 18-19, 2026) at the Agricenter. Come and visit our booth and pick up a freebie! The show is outstanding and fun! Some photos from a recent show are shown below. Go DSU!
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