Outstanding Teaching and Cutting-Edge Research
The Department of Biological Sciences 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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Department News
- Letter from the ChairWelcome to the Fall 2026 newsletter of the Department of Biological Sciences, and I am excited to share departmental news since our spring newsletter. …
- Alumni NewsUndergraduate Alumni Spotlight Victoria Garza-Nagel ’26 made the most of her time at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee by seeking out broad opportunities to learn, …
- Faculty NewsOur Faculty UWM recognized and honored its employees, highlighted by the Length of Service Awards ceremony on February 10, 2026. Employees reaching work milestones, …
- Undergraduate NewsSupport for Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) The 2026 UWM Student Research Symposium is the largest undergraduate research event which took place on April 24 …
Department Events
- Nov6November 6, 2026, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
