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Eastern hellbenders are listed as a species of special concern in North Carolina. Credit: Getty

In the News: Scuba-diving scientists capture rare underwater footage of prehistoric-looking hellbenders in North Carolina [faculty featured]
Jun 25, 2024

Scuba-diving scientists are on a mission to save the eastern hellbender in the US state of North Carolina....

Dr. Howie Neufeld - Bioscience Talks Podcast
Jun 11, 2024

Dr. Howie Neufeld was a guest on yesterday's episode of the Bioscience Talks podcast (live from the Association of Southeastern Biologists Annual...

Dr. David Nieman

Dr. David Nieman: "What to Eat Before and After Your Workout"
May 29, 2024

Dr. David Nieman's research was featured in Time Magazine on May 17, 2024 showing his finding on "What to Eat Before and After Your Workout."...

Dr. Ray Williams, Professor Emeritus, Talks About "The 'Other' Insect Pollinators
May 15, 2024

Professor Emeritus, Dr. Ray Williams, talks about bees.  Your pollinator questions and/or bug stories can be sent to him at Bugman of B...

Want to be a Peer Mentor? Apply Now
May 14, 2024

Become a Biology Peer Mentor. Apply now! Log into Handshake and search for "Biology Peer Mentor" (Job #8950381)...

Hailey Bullard, Senior, Recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Senior Award
Apr 24, 2024

Hailey Bullard, senior from Biscoe majoring in Cellular and Molecular Biology and minoring in Chemistry, is a recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Senior...

Jacob Clapp, Senior, Recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Senior Award
Apr 24, 2024

Jacob Clapp, senior from Morganton majoring in Cellular and Molecular Biology and minoring in psychology, is a recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Senio...

Jenna Tullis, Senior, Recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Senior Award
Apr 24, 2024

Jenna Tullis, senior from Asheville majoring in Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology and minoring in Japanese, is a recipient of the 2024 Outs...

Research Day: Keynote Speaker, Dr. Carter Clinton
Apr 23, 2024

Dr. Carter Clinton, Asst Professor, North Carolina State University, will be speaking on, "Soil Secrets:  A Genetic and Historical Investigation ...

Research Day: Thursday, May 2nd
Apr 23, 2024

Join us for a day full of celebrating biology students' research, success and achievements. Poster Presentation Session:  Rankin Scienc...