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Extend your educational experience beyond the classroom with these student organizations that provide hands-on learning in a collaborative and supportive community:

  • : This student-led organization aims to provide resources to support pre-health individuals and encourage a life dedicated to service.
  • : Designed for students of color in STEM-related majors, or with interests in STEM-related career fields, this organization provides students with a network of support.

Take full advantage of these beautiful and functional learning spaces on campus where you can connect with others and unleash your curiosity.

  • F.W. Olin Biological Sciences Building: As a hub of undergraduate research in the biological sciences, Olin features subject-area laboratories, a tissue culture facility for research and teaching immunology, and a climate-zone and computer-operated greenhouse.
  • The Buehler Center for Biomedical Imaging: This imaging, microscopy, and flow cytometry facility supports undergraduate students in the biomedical and basic sciences in order to prepare them for success in graduate and medical programs.
  • ¶¶’`ÉçÇø Nature Park: Consisting of 520 acres of forest, fields and limestone quarry, the Nature Park is more than a giant outdoor classroom; it's also home to the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics, the Ian and Mimi Roland Welcome and Activities Center, the Manning Environmental Field Station, and the James and Sue Bartlett Reflection Center.
  • Roy O. West Library: After a full renovation and a reopening in 2023, this beautiful facility houses a plethora of resources including meeting rooms, archives and special collections, the Tenzer Technology Center and Cafe Roy.

Cultivate skills, connect with industry leaders and gain a competitive advantage by plugging into one of ¶¶’`ÉçÇø's many academic and cocurricular centers or fellows and associates programs. From workshops to professional development opportunities, these resources are designed to nurture your passions and prepare you for success in an ever-evolving world. Explore one or more of these related opportunities:

At ¶¶’`ÉçÇø, you can take your education to the next level. Whether it's finding a project to research with a professor or expanding your understanding with a peer, we're committed to helping you realize your full academic potential.

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Biology

Leveraging the resources of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the biology major and minor at ¶¶’`ÉçÇø are housed in the Department of Biology. This department introduces students to the methodology of science while providing a broad exposure to the diversity of life at all levels.

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