HCC Natural Science and Math

08/14/2026

The biology instructors all got together to take a Cell-fie!

We look forward to classes beginning on Monday!

Pictured are Juliet Moderow, Karla Giuffre, Kasey Brockelsby, and our newest instructor Abigail Bradbury!

08/14/2026

Let’s rock…in the newly renovated Earth Sciences Lab!

We look forward to seeing new students on Monday!

Earth Science instructor Steve Curran is excited to show off the new space!

08/09/2026

This Red-spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis ssp. astyanax) was recently spotted in our mini prairie. Prairie plants are great hosts to a variety of species, and this beautiful butterfly is no exception.

Photo taken by Natural Science Lab Assistant Elizabeth Boettner.

06/23/2026

ICYMI!

05/20/2026

Learn about common birds that reside in or migrate through northwest Illinois through photographs and bird specimens. Handouts will be provided, but you should bring your own field guide if you have one. We will take a short walk on campus to find and identify birds that might be present. Bring your...

05/20/2026

One of the Venus Flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) in the biology greenhouse is currently in bloom. The flower is both very pretty and very practical. Venus Flytraps and other carnivorous plants have flowers that bloom on long stalks. Why? They need to be pollinated but don’t want to trap their pollinators. By having their flowers on long stalks, the plants are easily pollinated and can continue their growing process.

05/13/2026

BSU was🔥! Earth club loved the ‘grounded in earth’ portion!

Well done!

05/11/2026

As you are looking for gifts for your graduate- check out the J. Rosemary Shockey HCC Bookstore for “I survived the Highland Geese!” T-shirts for $15! They were printed locally by Elliott Graphix!

All proceeds go to the HCC EARTH club!

Make sure to also read the fun facts that Hannah made for the display! Thanks Hannah!

05/01/2026

Check out the interview with biology instructors Karla Giuffre and Juliet Moderow!
🧫🧬🔬⚗️🥼🧪👩🏼‍🔬👩🏾‍🔬

Women in science often don’t get the credit they deserve for their work. A Highland Community College club unites women across the sciences to talk about the opportunities and real challenges they face.

05/01/2026

Happy May Day! It’s the season for flowers of all different kinds and colors. This Crenate Orchid Cactus (Disocactus crenatus) is ringing in the new month with its large and vibrant bloom. Normally a night-blooming cactus, it sometimes stays open during the day if conditions are just right.