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

Congratulations to Tyler Jones for earning Honors in Biology. In Spring 2021, our Department also recognized four out-standing students, including Divinity Rhodes (CLAS Marshal), Keena Williams (Nada Chang Undergraduate Research Award), Natalie Cokel (Out-standing Student in Biology Award), and Anabella Paradies (Exceptional Student Achievement Award).
Our new Biology curriculum starts this up-coming fall semester.
Dr. Natalya Zinkevich will join UIS as Assistant Professor of Biology for the Fall 2021 semester!
Dr. Hua Chen has been promoted to Professor!
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.
Former Biology Major, Nana Quainoo, co-authored an article published in Frontiers in Genetics.
Former 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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The UIS Biology Department works to restore the Illinois River’s ecosystem at Emiquon. Read More »