Northeastern Illinois University - Department of Biology

Northeastern Illinois University - Department of Biology Welcome to the Department of Biology at Northeastern Illinois University

On behalf of the Biology Department, we’d like to wish everyone a happy finals week!
05/12/2026

On behalf of the Biology Department, we’d like to wish everyone a happy finals week!

It's that time of year again! 🌻 Join us for the Spring Plant Sale and stock up on everything you need to get your home g...
04/29/2026

It's that time of year again! 🌻 Join us for the Spring Plant Sale and stock up on everything you need to get your home garden started πŸ… πŸ«‘
Our greenhouse team has been hard at work getting these plants ready to go. Stop by Village Square (across from Cafe Descartes) on April 30th from 10-4. 🌿

On  , invest in Biology students. We’re raising funds for the Baron Scholarship to support NEIU M.S. Biology students, h...
04/23/2026

On , invest in Biology students. We’re raising funds for the Baron Scholarship to support NEIU M.S. Biology students, helping reduce financial stress so they can focus on learning and research. 100% of donations go directly to the scholarship fund. Every gift makes a difference.

To make a donation, please go to our Biology Scholarship page through the link below. Thank you for your support! πŸ’™πŸ’›

https://give.gofundme.com/BiologyNEIU

It’s never too early to consider post-graduation plans! $50 stipend for all attendees.
04/22/2026

It’s never too early to consider post-graduation plans! $50 stipend for all attendees.

Join us this Tuesday for a seminar from Dr. Shayle Matsuda visiting us from Shedd Aquarium! Seminar is open to the publi...
04/20/2026

Join us this Tuesday for a seminar from Dr. Shayle Matsuda visiting us from Shedd Aquarium! Seminar is open to the public!

A beautiful day at Gensburg-Markham Prairie on Saturday! πŸŒ±β˜€οΈ The Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves hosted a Prairie J...
03/27/2026

A beautiful day at Gensburg-Markham Prairie on Saturday! πŸŒ±β˜€οΈ

The Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves hosted a Prairie Jubilee, bringing together students, community members, and environmental professionals for a day of stewardship and connection.

Volunteers worked side-by-side to remove woody brush encroaching on the prairie, helping protect this remarkable ecosystem for future generations. Thank you to everyone who contributed their time and energy to support this incredible natural resource! πŸ™ŒπŸ™Œ

Interested in learning how to build a successful career in STEM? NEIU alumni and STEM professionals are here to share th...
03/26/2026

Interested in learning how to build a successful career in STEM? NEIU alumni and STEM professionals are here to share their career paths, offer tips, and answer your questions.

Join us for the second Biology Seminar of the spring '26 semester! πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹
03/23/2026

Join us for the second Biology Seminar of the spring '26 semester! πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹πŸ¦‹

The Prairie Jubilee is almost here! πŸŽ‰ Join us in celebrating one year of restoration stewardship at Gensburg-Markham Pra...
03/16/2026

The Prairie Jubilee is almost here! πŸŽ‰ Join us in celebrating one year of restoration stewardship at Gensburg-Markham Prairie! 🌾

If you haven't visited the prairie yet, this is the perfect opportunity to take part in the restoration process 🌱, enjoy some snacks 🍎, and connect with this great community! ✨

Please RSVP using the QR code or the link below (the form includes information about carpooling if you need it). We hope to see you all there!

linktr.ee/gensburgmarkhamprairie

Last week's native planting event was a success! πŸŽ‰ Thanks to all the kind volunteers who joined usβ€”we planted over 600 I...
03/09/2026

Last week's native planting event was a success! πŸŽ‰ Thanks to all the kind volunteers who joined usβ€”we planted over 600 Illinois native grasses and wildflowers in the NEIU greenhouse. 🌾πŸͺ»

The plants are now being grown in collaboration with volunteers from three groups:
1. Friends of Gensburg-Markham Prairie
2. The 4H Glenview Clovers
3. NEIU greenhouse/plant sale volunteers.

Some of the seedlings have already started sprouting! 🌱

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