Outstanding Teaching and Cutting-Edge Research
The Department of Biology offers a rigorous and inclusive academic environment across the life sciences, with research at the core of its mission. Students engage with fundamental biological concepts while working closely with faculty whose world-class research spans laboratory, field, and computational approaches. Students can gain hands-on experience that prepares them to contribute to scientific discovery and pursue a wide range of careers.
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- Fall 2025 Newsletter – Alumni SpotlightLaKisha Barrett for McGraw-Hill's Former UWM Biosciences Graduate Student now a Shining Star at McGraw-Hill; see LaKisha Barrett's smiling face …
- Fall 2025 Newsletter – Faculty, Staff and Facilities UpdatesFaculty Kudos Dr. Jennifer Gutzman was named one of our Notable Leaders in STEM BizTimes Milwaukee! Dr. Ching-Hong received the promotion as Distinguished Professor. …
- Fall 2025 Newsletter – Graduate Student NewsGraduate Students Spotlight Madi Rittinger Madi Rittinger is a PhD candidate in Dr. Rodríguez’s Lab. She investigates the behavior and …
- Fall 2025 Newsletter – In the NewsAnyone for tea? UWM researchers assisted in a global carbon sequestration study by burying tea bags in Estabrook Pond. UWM biological sciences professors John …
