The Department of Biology welcomed new PhD and MS candidates in our Integrated Biology (iBio) Graduate Program this fall.

The Department of Biology welcomed several new faculty and staff this fall.

The Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Genetics beginning in the academic year 2026.

A former undergraduate student's first author paper in eNeuro was recently featured in the Yale Scientific Magazine.

The Forbes Lab is revealing the unknown ecological world of parasitic wasps, which have value to cataloging biological diversity and controlling insect pests in agriculture and forests.

Lori Adams, Professor of Instruction in the Department of Biology and Director of the Iowa Sciences Academy, will continue her role as a Provost Faculty Fellow in 2025-2026 focusing on expanding faculty mentorship opportunities.

The Department of Biology is hosting a Homecoming Event for alumni and friends of the department on Friday, September 26! Please RSVP by Monday, September 15.

The Department of Biology is seeking a Service Core Center Manager. This position will play a pivotal role in supporting cutting-edge scientific research by managing multiple core research facilities within the Department of Biology including the Carver Center for Genomics, Carver Center for Imaging, Engineering Shop, and Drosophila Facility.

Brandon Waltz, assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Biology, and third-year student Lilly Froehlich, combined their skills and recently published "Water Bear Don’t Care!", a children's biology book about a microscopic creature.

Three Department of Biology students were recognized for receiving a best poster award for presenting at the Summer Undergraduate Research Conference.