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Welcome to Biology

The Department of Biology offers a dynamic learning environment, exciting research and training opportunities and intensive mentoring of students at all levels. Our faculty are not only dedicated educators but also active scholars who engage in primary research to address diverse topics in the biological sciences. 

The overall mission of our undergraduate and graduate programs is to educate the next generation of scholars, professionals and citizens so that they are prepared to meet the biological, environmental and technological challenges of the future. Areas of educational and research activities include ecology, conservation and evolutionary biology, genetics, molecular and cell biology, and physiology. 

Please feel free to contact any of the department faculty or staff if you have questions about our programs, or email [email protected].

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Grads Spring 2025
Congratulations to All our Grads!!

The Biology Department is proud to recognize all our undergraduates and graduate students who are finishing their degree programs this Spring and Summer 2025! See our Facebook page for more great photos!

Aiyana Singh
Awards and Scholarship Updates!

BIOL Grad Student Aiyana Singh (Zippay Lab) has won two scholarships: The Sonoma County Fish and Wildlife's

Singh Grad Slam Announcement
Biology Grad Student Aiyanna Singh wins People's Choice Award at CSU Grad Slam!

Aiyana says, "Winning the CSU People’s Choice Award was a really special moment. I was honestly just honored to share my research, so to know that it connected with people meant a lot to me. It reminded me that making science accessible and relatable really does matter." 

Underwater photo of scuba diver looking at seagrass
Dr. Brent Hughes and Grad Alum Abbey Dias '23 Contribute to Important Scientific Handbook

Congratulations to Biology Professor Dr. Brent Hughes and Biology Alum Abbey Dias '23 on their recent contribution to The Seagrass Restoration Handbook! Read more about Dr.

M Dhiman and K Chiddix
Hua Lab Students Assist High School Students in New Collaborative Program

A big Thank You to Kieran Chiddix & Sarah Sanchez (Hua Lab) who mentored 2 students at Healdsburg High School!

Rachel Karm pulling out Kelp from a holding tank
Former BIOL Grad Students Featured in NYT Article about Warming Oceans and Climate Change

Congratulations to former Grad Students Julieta Gomez and Rachael Karm!

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