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Skip to main content Utility Menu News Events Alumni Faculty and Staff Directory About Our Department Green Team Climate and Diversity Facilities Frequently Asked Questions Location and Maps Contact Us Life in Central PA Graduate Program Requirements Program Options Financial Support How to Apply Travel Funds Request Form Undergraduate Curriculum Research Prospective Students After Graduation Becoming a Learning Assistant or Laboratory Teaching Assistant Global Opportunities People News Events Research Biology Greenhouse Alumni/Giving Giving to Biology Dept. of Department of Biology About Our Department Green Team Climate and Diversity Facilities Frequently Asked Questions Location and Maps Contact Us Life in Central PA Graduate Program Requirements Program Options Financial Support How to Apply Travel Funds Request Form Undergraduate Curriculum Research Prospective Students After Graduation Becoming a Learning Assistant or Laboratory Teaching Assistant Global Opportunities People News Events Research Biology Greenhouse Alumni/Giving Giving to Biology The Eberly College of Science Department of Biology From teaching to research, you’ll find excellence in every part of the Department of Biology. Undergraduate biology program With a program that lets you explore your scientific interests, gain real-world experience, and make valuable connections with faculty experts, you’ll turn your passion for science into the start of a fulfilling career. Start now Excel in your research, elevate your scientific prowess, and make contributions that enhance the world at large. Start now Graduate biology program Internationally recognized. Internally driven. In seven different buildings throughout campus—and all over the globe—you’ll find a diverse community of biologists who are committed to improving our society. We’re widely recognized for our excellence in teaching and research in a wide array of subjects, from tiny molecules to immense ecosystems. On Penn State’s campus, we’re known for our integration with other subjects as well. Department of Biology Our faculty members are more than professors—they’re mentors, researchers, and experts in the field of biology. Featured Faculty See all Biology faculty Tracy Langkilde Professor and Head of Biology George Mercer Award Ecological Society of America See more Michael Axtell Professor of Biology Beckman Young Investigator Searle Scholar See more Nita Bharti Assistant Professor of Biology, Lloyd Huck Early Career Professor Branco Weiss-Society in Science Fellow Huck Early Career Professorship Chair See more Featured Story Read more Penn State - developed plant-disease app recognized by Google A mobile app designed by Penn State researchers to help farmers and others diagnose crop diseases has earned recognition from one of the world's tech giants. Read more Misunderstanding Between Caterpillar and Hummingbird Leads to High-Stakes Face Off When a cleverly disguised caterpillar spooked a nesting Rufous-tailed Hummingbird, a dramatic exchange ensued. See more Having stressed out ancestors improves immune response to stress Having ancestors who were frequently exposed to stressors can improve one's own immune response to stressors, according to Penn State researchers who studied fence lizards and their stress response. Learn more Freedom to hypothesize: Biology professor prepares Scholars for graduate school A few years ago, Claire Thomas attended one of the Schreyer Honors College’s Honors Advising and Teaching Conferences and listened with interest to what some of her Penn State colleagues had to say about problem-based learning. “Corals are critical to marine ecosystems, so we set out to survey the microbiomes of a large number of coral species. Our study was guided by the evolutionary relationships among the corals, so we could test whether corals and their microbiomes have evolved together.” Read more Mónica Medina Biology Spotlight Department Links Learn More Our Department Climate and Diversity Biology Green Team Openings Resources Facilities FAQs Location and Maps Contact Us Life In Central PA Guide Biology Webmaster College Resources Finance Administrative Offices Advising Communications Facilities College Resources 2 Human Resources Information Technology Instruction and Curricula Intranet Research Administration Offices and Centers Office of Science Engagement Office of Diversity and Inclusion Office of Digital Learning Office for Innovation Office of Science Outreach Center for Excellence in Science Education Office for Undergraduate Students Student Programs Co-op Internship/Externship Study Abroad Undergraduate Research PennState-Eberly College of Science Footer Menu Sitemap College Org. Chart Accessibility Hotlines Contact Us Follow the Eberly College of Science Copyright © 2020, The Pennsylvania State University | Privacy and Legal Statements...