Department of Biological Sciences
Research Seminar – Dr. David Houle, Florida State University
2008 North LawnSeminar Dr. David Houle, Florida State University Contact: Dr. Janna Fierst
Research Seminar – Dr. Nathan Fisher, Southern Research Institute
2008 North LawnSeminar Dr. Nathan Fisher, Southern Research Institute Contact: Dr. Julie Olson
Research Seminar – Dr. Kristen Whalen, Haverford College
2008 North LawnSeminar Dr. Kristen Whalen, Haverford College Contact: Dr. Matt Jenny
ALLELE Seminar: “Discovering the lost rainforest of Madagascar”
North Lawn HallThursday, February 21, 2019 Dr. Patricia Wright - Stony Brook University "Discovering the lost rainforest of Madagascar” 7:30 PM - North Lawn Hall Dr Patricia Wright a tropical biologist, conservationist and primatologist. Her interests include biodiversity assessments, conservation biology, population ecology and genetics, and primate hibernation. She is also interested in exploration of new sites and the discovery and documentation of new species. This has led her to carry out field research in Peru, Paraguay, Borneo, East Malaysia, Indonesia, the [...]
Dr. Brandon Barton, Mississippi State University
2008 North LawnSeminar Dr. Brandon Barton, Mississippi State University Contact: Dr. Monica Kersch-Becker
Research Seminar – Dr. John Manak, University of Iowa
2008 North LawnSeminar Dr. John Manak, University of Iowa Contact: Dr. Stanislava Chtarbanova
Research Seminar – Dr. Patrick Edger, Michigan State University
2008 North LawnSeminar Dr. Patrick Edger, Michigan State University Contact: Dr. Michael McKain
Research Seminar – Dr. Todd Oakley, University of California, Santa Barbara
2008 North LawnSeminar Research Seminar - Dr. Todd Oakley, University of California, Santa Barbara "Taking the fork in the road: The origin of bioluminescence and the diversification of luminous courtship in ostracods " Bioluminescence is an ecologically impactful phenotype often used in communication, including courtship signals whose origins increase rates of speciation. Because bioluminescence is strongly influenced by few or even single genes, learning how those genes originate is critical for understanding how genetic changes impact diversification. One origin of bioluminescence occurred [...]
Research Seminar – Dr. Cissy Ballen, Auburn University
2008 North LawnResearch Seminar - Dr. Cissy Ballen, Auburn University HOW INCREASING EQUITY IN THE BIOLOGY CLASSROOM DRIVES SOCIAL CHANGE Contact: Dr. Kaleb Heinrich - kheinrich@ua.edu
Bama Biology Bootcamp
Bama Biology Bootcamp (B³) is a one-week intensive program for incoming Biological Sciences majors and other freshmen enrolled in BSC114 or 118 for the Fall 2019 semester. Its purpose is to help first year college students make a successful transition from the expectations of high school to those of college, setting the stage for a great college experience. Learn more at b3.as.ua.edu.