This is the official page for the Biological Sciences Department at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Find the latest information and updates here.
Our department offers two undergraduate majors. Our Biological Sciences major program offers a balanced understanding of the broad field of Biology while our Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics (or MBB) major program offers a strong research focus in the fast-paced field of Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics. MBB seniors complete a full year of independent research culminating in a written thes
11/19/2024
Are you interested in a career outside of academia? Check out this free workshop!
Transferable Skills Workshop on Nov 20 - Free and open to the public! - https://mailchi.mp/afd86e3571dc/science-through-story-online-workshop-series-open-to-the-public-14760281
Barnswallow, A Wild Bird Concern in Wauconda is looking for fall/winter volunteers and college interns!
Spend your free time this fall learning about wild bird rehabilitation with us. At Barnswallow, we accept injured and orphaned songbirds and raptors with the goal of release. Daily tasks include but are not limited to cleaning housing for the birds, washing dishes, cutting fruit, filling bird feeders, setting up enclosures, preparing food, handling education ambassadors and much more!! We ask that volunteers/interns commit to 1 weekday per week throughout the fall/winter months. College interns can sometimes earn credit for school & we are happy to help with that! If you are interested in possibly volunteering/interning this fall please email Kali Parker, Assistant Director at [email protected].
06/07/2024
The Root River Voyager Series – environmental education workshops for community members ages 9 and up – returns on Tuesday evenings from 5:30pm to 7:30pm starting July 2!
Topics will include the basics of canoeing and kayaking, water quality, turtles, and invasive species found the Root River. All workshops include a kayak/canoe trip! Pre-registration is required (email [email protected]) and space is limited. There is a one-time $10 registration fee per participant, and youth must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For more information, visit www.uwp.edu/REC
Any current students out there looking to get involved with a grant-funded research project? Please see the following job posted on Handshake:
02/05/2024
The world was better with James Randi in it, but he left us one hell of a legacy.
01/15/2024
Over 550 RUSD middle school girls attend GEMS conference More than 550 Racine Unified middle school girls attended a conference intended to educate students about potential STEM activities and careers.
12/02/2023
The importance of stupidity in scientific research I recently saw an old friend for the first time in many years. We had been Ph.D. students at the same time, both studying science, although in different areas. She later dropped out of graduate school, went to Harvard Law School and is now a senior lawyer for a major environmental organization. At s...
10/23/2023
An inspiring story from a distinguished UWP Biology alum!
Strength in Community: Spotlight on Joe Rouse | ASM.org Joe Rouse, a Ph.D. student at the Medical College of Wisconsin, is an out-and-proud LGBTQIA+ scientist who recognizes the importance of community and being one's authentic self.
10/19/2023
This just out!
UW-Parkside Student Sammi Garside-Meyers Creates Scientifically-Informed-Artwork for New Species UW-Parkside Student Sammi Garside-Meyers Creates Scientifically-Informed-Artwork for New Species