Biological Sciences

Welcome to the Department of Biological Sciences

 

Welcome to Biology at ETSU! Our department has broad expertise across disciplines in Molecular & Cellular Biology and Ecology, Evolution & Behavior. We come from all over the world and conduct research in diverse study systems, from cells to ecosystems, proteins to communities, bacteria to mammals. We use cutting edge techniques such as advanced imaging, genome editing, and computational approaches alongside field and laboratory experiments. This provides many training opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in research, teaching, and professional development. 

The Department of Biological Sciences is part of ETSU's School of Science, Engineering, and Math. 

 Dhirendra Kumar

Professor and Chair of Biological Sciences

• NEWS FLASH

   Recognition of Excellence

  Congratulations are in order to Dr. Aruna Kilaru a distinguished Professor in the Department of Biological Science as she was given a Lifetime Achievement Award at International Conference on Current Innovations & Technological Advances in Agriculture & Allied Sciences(CITAS-2024).

  And, Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Jones for being selected to serve as Interim School Director for our school: The School of Science, Engineering and Math in the College of Arts and Sciences.

  More news from us:

  ETSU joins global conversation on bee decline with innovative research

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   Erwin Pollinator:

  It is not just about the trout at Erwin National fish Hatchery. The facility is also being utilized as an outdoor pollinator garden research work for Scientists and Students at East Tennessee State University. Hatchery to host conservation research of native pollinators                                                                                                                                                                      
  
  
  
  

Congratulations to Skylar Mathieson, the winner of 2024 3MT. We're proud of you!

 

Skylar Mathieson, a graduate student of Biological Sciences department won East Tennessee State University’s 3 Minutes Thesis Competition (3MT®)

“Bees encounter all kinds of chemical compounds in the nectar and pollen of flowers. Some of these compounds are good for the bees, while others we aren't so sure,” Mathieson said regarding her thesis.  

“My research is exploring the potential for pollinators to develop a chemical dependency to some of the compounds that we know are addictive to other animals, like caffeine and nicotine, that the pollinators encounter in the flowers of some plant species. Ultimately, I want to know whether plants might be drugging their pollinators.”

Click here to learn more about Skylar's research.

 

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