Division of Biology at Kansas State University

09/14/2026

Join us today at 3:30pm when Robert Unckless, director and professor in the KU Center for Genomics, Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Kansas, will present his research titled "The Genomic Causes and Consequences of Selfish Genes" as part of the Division of Biology Seminar Series, in 232 Ackert Hall.

Robert Unckless, director and professor in the KU Center for Genomics, Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Kansas, will present his research titled "The Genomic Causes and Consequences of Selfish Genes." Seminar abstract

08/30/2026

Join us Monday at 3:30pm when Kathrin Schrick, associate professor in the Division of Biology, Kansas State University, will present her research titled "Lipid-Binding Transcriptional Regulators of Cell Expansion and Glucosinolate Biosynthesis in the Plant Epidermis” as part of the Division of Biology Seminar Series, in 232 Ackert Hall.

Kathrin Schrick, associate professor in the Division of Biology, Kansas State University, will present her research titled "Lipid-Binding Transcriptional Regulators of Cell Expansion and Glucosinolate Biosynthesis in the Plant Epidermis." Seminar abstract

06/24/2026

Check out what DOB graduate student Torsha Goswami has been up to!

05/16/2026

Through hands-on learning, students work alongside Dr. Ari Jumpponen to better understand the hidden world of mushrooms and their impact on our environment.

Ari Jumpponen, a University Distinguished Professor at Kansas State University, studies fungi and their vital roles in ecosystems.Through hands-on learning, students work alongside Jumpponen to better understand the hidden world of mushrooms and their impact on our environment.

05/04/2026

Join us today at 3:30pm when Nathaniel Butler, Director, Plant Transformation Core Research Facility, University of Nebraska-Lincoln will present his research titled "Leveraging Public Plant Transformation Facilities and Modern Genetic Engineering Tools for Accelerating Lab-to-Field Research in Maize and Sorghum" as part of the Division of Biology Seminar Series, in 232 Ackert Hall.

Nathaniel Butler, Director, Plant Transformation Core Research Facility, University of Nebraska-Lincoln will present his research titled "Leveraging Public Plant Transformation Facilities and Modern Genetic Engineering Tools for Accelerating Lab-to-Field Research in Maize and Sorghum." Seminar abstr...

05/01/2026

Congrats to Dr. Andrew Hope on earning this year’s University Distinguished Faculty Award for Mentoring of Undergraduate Students in Research!

In recognition of their contributions to faculty-student research, Professor Andrew Hope and undergraduate researcher Erin Frenk have earned this year’s University Distinguished Faculty Award for Mentoring of Undergraduate Students in Research and University Award for Distinguished Undergraduate S...

04/27/2026

Join us today at 3:30pm when Troy Anderson, professor, Department of Entomology, University of Nebraska will present his research titled "Harnessing Natural Product Chemistry for Next-Generation Mosquito-Borne Disease Prevention" as part of the Division of Biology Seminar Series, in 232 Ackert Hall.

Troy Anderson, professor, Department of Entomology, University of Nebraska will present his research titled "Harnessing Natural Product Chemistry for Next-Generation Mosquito-Borne Disease Prevention." Seminar abstract

04/20/2026

Join us today at 3:30pm when Garrett Hopper, assistant professor, School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University will present his research titled "What Do We Know About the Complex Life Cycle of Freshwater Mussels" as part of the Division of Biology Seminar Series, in 232 Ackert Hall.

Garrett Hopper, assistant professor, School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University will present his research titled "What Do We Know About the Complex Life Cycle of Freshwater Mussels." Seminar abstract

04/17/2026

Check out this student-founded club that aims to give students of all majors the opportunity to learn and improve their skills with research specimens!

Student-founded club creates extra credit opportunities for students of all majors.

04/13/2026

Join us today at 3:30pm when Mizuki Azuma, associate professor, Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Kansas will present her research titled "Chromosomal Instability in Ewing Sarcoma" as part of the Division of Biology Seminar Series, in 232 Ackert Hall.

Mizuki Azuma, associate professor, Department of Molecular Biosciences, University of Kansas will present her research titled "Chromosomal Instability in Ewing Sarcoma." Seminar abstract