Dazhong Zhao Receives Applied Research Grand Award

Dr. Dazhong (Dave) Zhao was recently awarded an Applied Research Grand Award for 2019-20 for his project “Developing a New Two-Line Male Sterility System for Sorghum Hybrid Breeding”. This grant is made possible by WiSys and UW System. Congratulations Dr…. Read More

Chandrima Ghosh Wins Prize in 3MT Competition

Biological Sciences grad student, Chandrima Ghosh, was awarded the 3rd place prize in the 3MT competition sponsored by the Graduate School. This is a wonderful honor! A large number of students participated in the competition. Awards were given to the… Read More

Bio Sci wins big at the 2019 Undergraduate Research Symposium!

The Biological Sciences Department had great success at the 2019 Undergraduate Research Symposium! Dr. Jennifer Gutzman was announced as the 2019 Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year. Undergrad students, Loretha Jack and Jennifer Wendlick, both won Outstanding Presentation ribbons. Congratulations… Read More

Will Cockroaches Inherit the Earth? Peter Dunn Says it’s Possible

While many insect populations around the globe are in decline, there is at least one group that seems to be doing well: cockroaches. A recent article from Mashable explores the history of cockroaches and the ways their relationship with humans may… Read More

Shane Wesener Wins Round 2 of ‘Smart Cities’ Competition

Dr. Shane Wesener, a Bio Sci adjunct professor and research specialist, is one of four winners of the second round in the “Smart Cities-Smart Futures” competition. The winners of the second round receive $1500 and advance to Round 3 which… Read More

Bio Sci Alum Builds Sustainable Businesses in Vietnam

Biological Sciences alum Dr. Kasia Weina graduated from UWM in 2010, and has went on to co-found Evergreen Labs in Da Nang, Vietnam. The company’s goal is to grow socially-conscious and environmentally sustainable businesses with a focus on three sectors:… Read More

Ava Udvadia Receives Whitman Fellowship Award

Dr. Ava Udvadia has been selected to receive the Whitman Fellowship Award from the Marine Biological Laboratory to support her research in 2019. This summer Dr. Udvadia will be working in residence at Woods Hole, MA with a collaborator. Their project… Read More