Department of Biology
At UIS, the Biology undergraduate degree programs focus on mastering intellectual and practical skills, and developing attitudes that are valuable in the workplace. More »
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What’s New
- The accredited degree program in General Biology at University of Illinois at Springfield has been ranked as a “Best Value for the Money” in the annual nationwide ranking of U.S. colleges and universities by College Factual.
- Biology Major, Nana Quainoo, co-authored an article published in Frontiers in Genetics.
- Biology Minor, Marissa Jones, conducted a waste management study at UIS.
- Sarah Lindholm was presented with the Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award. She graduated from UIS in July 2018 with a master’s degree in biology with a specialization in ecology and evolution. Her thesis was chaired by Amy McEuen and Hua Chen, both associate professors of biology, and Megan Styles, assistant professor of environmental studies.
- Dr. Michael Lemke helps to construct a new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City
- Dr. Amy McEuen received the Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching
- Dr. Hua Chen named University Scholar at UIS
- Biology Students Participating in the Leadership Lived Program at UIS
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Program Focus
The UIS Biology Department works to restore the Illinois River’s ecosystem at Emiquon. Read More »