The Biosciences Department offers a broad, comprehensive curriculum in the biological sciences. Diverse, highly educated and professionally active faculty provide excellent teaching in the classroom and laboratory. Our curriculum is research-infused. Investigative laboratory activities teach students science by encouraging them to engage in the material as scientists. Our faculty are especially active in mentoring undergraduate research. Faculty-student research collaborations result in presentations at regional, national and international meetings and publications in international scholarly peer-reviewed journals. Research experience deepens the learning experience for students and provides excellent preparation for future careers in the job market and in graduate school.The cadaver-based course in gross human anatomy at MSU Moorhead is the best in the Tri-College University and results in successful admission to medical school for many Biology majors. The department’s state-of-the-art molecular biology facilities, extensive aquatic research laboratory facility, ownership of the Buffalo River Regional Science Center, repositories of reference materials in a regional herbarium, a modern greenhouse and growth chambers and a variety of research labs, provide a sophisticated learning environment with the necessary equipment, tools and faculty expertise for students to learn and apply practical skills. The combination of outstanding classroom instruction, faculty mentorship and in-depth, hands-on research opportunities gives graduates a powerful competitive advantage to excel in graduate school or a variety of science-related careers.
Brian Wisenden, biosciences, had a paper accepted for publication in the “Journal of Animal Ecology” this week. The paper’s first author is MSUM biosciences (EEB) alum Tony Stumbo who just finished his MSc at Lethbridge University, Alberta. His thesis was nominated for Lethbridge University’s 2012 Gold Medal for outstanding graduate student of the year. Another [...]
MOORHEAD – Twenty-three years ago, the prognosis for Kent Wright graduating from college – let alone his odds at medical school – did not seem particularly good. By: Marino Eccher, INFORUM MOORHEAD – Twenty-three years ago, the prognosis for Kent Wright graduating from college – let alone his odds at medical school – did not [...]
Touted as first undergraduate minor of its kind in nation MOORHEAD – When Erin Geissler graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead on May 11, she and four of her classmates will earn a minor never seen before here, or perhaps anywhere else: vaccinology. By: Marino Eccher, INFORUM MOORHEAD – When Erin Geissler graduates from Minnesota [...]
Tri-Beta, the Biological Honor Society induced 27 new members on Thursday, April 26. Students inducted include: Jordana Anderson, Brandi Chomitzky, Stephanie Craik, Ali Dhanani, Donovan Donarski,Kaitlyn Funk, Brooke Gagnon, Katheryn Haskins, Ashley Hoeck, Frantz Joseph, Alane Korf, Ashlyn Kuklock, Erin Larson, Chelsea Lausten, Kaitlyn Ludwig, Alexander Novak, Amie Nowacki, Nicole Olson, Emily Palmer, Julie Piche, [...]
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