Penn State Department of Biology
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🎉 Congratulations to our incredible Biology staff!
Last week, the College celebrated the annual Staff Appreciation Awards & Lunch, and several of our team members were recognized for their outstanding service.
Last week, the College celebrated the annual Staff Appreciation Awards & Lunch, and several of our team members were recognized for their outstanding service.
November 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
🎉 Congratulations to our incredible Biology staff!
Last week, the College celebrated the annual Staff Appreciation Awards & Lunch, and several of our team members were recognized for their outstanding service.
Last week, the College celebrated the annual Staff Appreciation Awards & Lunch, and several of our team members were recognized for their outstanding service.
🐠 Meet Dr. John Majoris, one of the newest faculty members in Penn State Biology!
His lab studies the “real-life Finding Nemo” — how tiny reef fish larvae navigate the open ocean to find a reef to call home. 🌊👇🧵
His lab studies the “real-life Finding Nemo” — how tiny reef fish larvae navigate the open ocean to find a reef to call home. 🌊👇🧵
October 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🐠 Meet Dr. John Majoris, one of the newest faculty members in Penn State Biology!
His lab studies the “real-life Finding Nemo” — how tiny reef fish larvae navigate the open ocean to find a reef to call home. 🌊👇🧵
His lab studies the “real-life Finding Nemo” — how tiny reef fish larvae navigate the open ocean to find a reef to call home. 🌊👇🧵
🐝🌿 Students from the course BIOL449 teamed up with Penn State Golf Courses and the Living Labs initiative at Penn State University to transform three neglected planting beds into native, pollinator-friendly gardens.
October 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🐝🌿 Students from the course BIOL449 teamed up with Penn State Golf Courses and the Living Labs initiative at Penn State University to transform three neglected planting beds into native, pollinator-friendly gardens.
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is partnering with World in Conversation to launch a new initiative that brings our college community together to engage in meaningful conversations where multiple viewpoints are present.
October 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is partnering with World in Conversation to launch a new initiative that brings our college community together to engage in meaningful conversations where multiple viewpoints are present.
Their final project is a testament to their hard work—give it a look and join us in celebrating their achievement!
June 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Their final project is a testament to their hard work—give it a look and join us in celebrating their achievement!
Every year our graduating senior undergrads are given the opportunity to write a personal note to a faculty member that inspired them. Biology had 27 this year!
May 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Every year our graduating senior undergrads are given the opportunity to write a personal note to a faculty member that inspired them. Biology had 27 this year!
Last Friday was the annual Biology Dept Bake Off. The Huber lab reclaimed the rolling pin for the win this year. Thanks to the climate and diversity committee for putting the event together and for everyone that participated.
May 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Last Friday was the annual Biology Dept Bake Off. The Huber lab reclaimed the rolling pin for the win this year. Thanks to the climate and diversity committee for putting the event together and for everyone that participated.
Our faculty is so proud of all our amazing graduates — congratulations on this huge achievement! 🎓🎉
May 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Our faculty is so proud of all our amazing graduates — congratulations on this huge achievement! 🎓🎉
New field tale feat. Shannon Buttimer, PhD candidate on Becker lab!
"While we were running transects to sample amphibians in São Paulo, Brazil, we were staying in field housing that situated along an unpaved, very rocky and muddy road...🧵
"While we were running transects to sample amphibians in São Paulo, Brazil, we were staying in field housing that situated along an unpaved, very rocky and muddy road...🧵
May 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
New field tale feat. Shannon Buttimer, PhD candidate on Becker lab!
"While we were running transects to sample amphibians in São Paulo, Brazil, we were staying in field housing that situated along an unpaved, very rocky and muddy road...🧵
"While we were running transects to sample amphibians in São Paulo, Brazil, we were staying in field housing that situated along an unpaved, very rocky and muddy road...🧵
Fieldwork Tales 🐸🌿
Feat. Carol Lambertini - Postdoc at Becker lab
"On a night with ideal conditions for sampling, we set out in search of frogs when we came across a rather unusual call... 🧵
Feat. Carol Lambertini - Postdoc at Becker lab
"On a night with ideal conditions for sampling, we set out in search of frogs when we came across a rather unusual call... 🧵
April 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Fieldwork Tales 🐸🌿
Feat. Carol Lambertini - Postdoc at Becker lab
"On a night with ideal conditions for sampling, we set out in search of frogs when we came across a rather unusual call... 🧵
Feat. Carol Lambertini - Postdoc at Becker lab
"On a night with ideal conditions for sampling, we set out in search of frogs when we came across a rather unusual call... 🧵