ETSU Biological Sciences

Shark Week with Dr. Nelson!

Here's the buzz on another one of Biology's great research faculty...Dr. Whitaker!

Another congratulations to Dr. Aruna KIlaru!

ETSU scientist earns top recognition in plant biology The American Society of Plant Biologists has honored East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Aruna Kilaru for her groundbreaking work on food insecurity, biotechnology and more.

Congratulations to Dr. Richard Carter for receiving tenure & promotion, starting 8/15/2024!
https://www.etsu.edu/cas/biology/facultystaff/carterr.php

Dr. Cerrone Foster has joined “Partnership for Undergraduate Life Science Education (PULSE)” as a new Fellow

Home | Partnership for Undergraduate Life Sciences Education - Empowering Departments, Transforming Education News - "Redo College Intro Science" editorial challenges educators to rethink introductory science courses - PULSE can help PULSE helps life sciences departments at all institutions of higher education align with national education reform initiatives so they can develop inclusive, student-centered,....

Congratulations Dr. Aruna Kilaru!

25 Inspiring Women in Plant Biology | Plant Science Today In March, the ASPB Women in Plant Biology Committee asked you to nominate remarkable women who shape our field for recognition by the ASPB community. We recognize these 25 women to highlight their…

More great info about our faculty member, Dr. Aruna Kilaru!

Four STPF Alumni Moving Public Policy Forward from the Southeast | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 28 May 2024 by: Elyse DeFranco   Hundreds of fellows emerge from Washington, D.C. each year and disperse around the country to join the growing STPF alumni community. As they immerse themselves in academia, industry, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies, they apply their newfound experi...

Another one of our fabulous faculty working hard over the summer, with his awesome lab crew of our grad students!

The amazing Dr. Arceo-Gomez!

Today is the day: Day of Giving 2024! All donations help, big or small! Please click on link below to donate to Biological Sciences. Thanks so much!

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Congratulations to our very own Dr. Ryan Stephens!

Ryan Stephens: Importance of tissue, trophic level, and diet source in shaping variation in isotopic trophic discrimination factors In this post, Ryan Stephens, an ecologist at East Tennessee State University, discusses his review paper “Meta-analysis and critical review of trophic discrimination factors (Δ13C and Δ15N): …

Registration for Summer 2024 & Fall 2024 semesters has begun. Now is the perfect time to register for that Biology course you need or always wanted to take! Check out all our available courses in the 2024-2025 catalog:

Academic Catalogs links to all ETSU academic catalogs: undergraduate, graduate, college of medicine, college of pharmacy

Check out these dapper fellas.
Always fun celebrating with our pals in Chemistry. 💙💛

Treats for the Grads!

Professors in their regalia! Looking good! 💙💛

Fall 2023 Commencement! Congratulations to all our grads! 💙💛

Later results of stratagizing & Ryan's all star throwing arm...

Dr. Moore & Dr. Stephens stratagizing on the best way to throw rocks & bricks to break a window at the Demolition Party as we say Good-Bye to the old student center & welcome a new fresh face...

Presentation day in BIOL 4767/5767!
Student Presenter: Skylar Mathieson (also one of our awesome Grad Assistants)
Title: "Jasmonic Acid Signaling in Response to Stressors"
Course: Plant Physiology & Development, taught by Dr. Dhirendra Kumar (chair of biology) & Dr. Tianhu Sun.

It's starting to look like the Holidays season here in Biology.

Check out our website for more information on all the programs we offer in Biology! "The best way to learn biology is to do it!"

Biological Sciences Biological SciencesBiological Sciences Faculty/Staff Academic Programs Majors Minors Biology Honors Career Pathways Undergraduate Research Graduate Programs Resources Advisement Awards Eagle Camera Student Organizations Links Seminar Contact Us Apply Now Give Welcome to the Department of Biological....

Open House, Saturday 10/28...It's always fun at the Biology tables!

Check out this interview with one of our very own, Dr. Aruna Kilaru!

A WiPB Interview with Aruna Kilaru: A Stellar Scientist Driven by Her Passion and Curiosity | Plantae Aruna Kilaru is a distinguished professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at East Tennessee State University. Aruna’s research focus is to understand “how plants perceive and respond to…

Former MS in Biology, Brittany Robbins! Congratulations! 🎉🎉

Educator of the Week: Brittany Robbins, West Ridge High School KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) —Brittany Robbins is a self-proclaimed “Sullivan County girl.” After attending East Tennessee State University on the prestigious Roan Scholarship and being intr…

First day of classes start next Monday 8/28. But there's still time to add a Biology class to your schedule!

Our GAs completed their rigorous training today & are ready to teach several of our BIOL labs! Come join the fun! There's still time to add a BIOL class to your schedule! 💙💛

Just a couple more weeks until first day of fall classes (Monday 8/28)! Exciting! 💙💛
If you're one of our GAs, Don't forget training is this week.
Tuesday 8/15 & Wednesday 8/16. Starting at 8:30a.
Wednesday is "school picture day" starting at 8a. So, come dressed for success! 🤩

Don't forget fall semester classes start Mon 8/28...so be sure to check out all Biology has to offer & register for some courses with our amazing professors. Go Bucs! 💙💛

Congratulations to ALL our 2023 Grads!
Go Bucs! 💙💛
Here's a look at a bit of our graduation fun!