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Department of Biology at Colorado State University We study bacteria 🦠 plants 🌱 animals 🐏people 👩🏽‍🔬and their relationship to their environment 🌎 We're Biology, the Unifying Discipline in Life Science.

The Academic Support Center in CSU's Biology Department is staffed by three professional Academic Support Coordinators. We're here to meet with students to talk about course selection, four-year plans, and any other academic questions and concerns. Students are welcome to set up individual appointments with an Academic Support Coordinator through our online system: http://www.biology.colostate.edu

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05/01/2026

🌸 Today’s the Day! BIO Social is Here! 🌸

The wait is over – it’s time to celebrate the Annual BIO Social and Annual Awards & Jobs Recognition Ceremony!🎉 Join us for an afternoon full of fun, food, drinks, music, games, and cake as we honor the incredible accomplishments of our Biology community. 😎

📅 When: Today, May 1
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Biology Building, 3rd Floor Atrium

✨ Event Highlights:
4:00 PM: Doors open – Food, drinks, music, games, and the Graduate Student Poster Symposium

5:00 PM: Retirement Recognitions for Dr. LeRoy Poff and Dr. Cecilia Milano de Tomasel, followed by the Awards & Jobs Recognition Ceremony

6:00 PM: Cake, celebration, and more fun!

🍴 Menu:
Enjoy a delicious Qdoba-catered buffet with hot and cold bars, featuring grilled chicken, fajita veggies, guacamole, tortilla chips, and more. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-friendly options available!

🍺 Reminder: If you’re 21+, bring your valid ID to enjoy alcoholic beverages responsibly.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, celebrate, and have a fantastic time with your fellow Bio Ramily. See you there!

04/17/2026

🌾 Ready to level up your field research game? Join BZ339.002: Field Methods in Front Range Ecosystem Ecology this summer! 🌱

✨ What’s in store:
🐾 Catch & handle small mammals (yes, prairie dogs 🐕‍🦺)
🌸 ID native bees & their fave plants
🌱 Dive into grassland restoration & sustainable energy
🌼 Master plant ecology & ID skills

🌟 students, take note! This course can substitute for your plant identification requirement! 🔍

Work with researchers, design your own project, and vibe in the great outdoors. Don’t miss this wild adventure! 🌞

02/17/2026

🔥 Happening TODAY! 🔥

Don’t miss this hot BIO Seminar: “Some Do Not Like It Hot: Chromosome Structure Regulation in Heat-Induced S***m Infertility” 🔬🔥

Join us for an eye‑opening talk from CSU’s Dept. of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology that dives into how heat impacts fertility at the molecular level. Fascinating science, real‑world impact, and a chance to learn something completely new!

📅 Today! Tuesday, Feb 17
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Biology 136
🔗 Seminars: col.st/pmxdF
[📄] Abstract: col.st/ikihx

Come through, bring a friend, and get inspired by cutting‑edge research happening right here at CSU! 💚🧪🐏

02/10/2026

🎓🌿 BIO Seminar Today!
Don’t forget — we’re hosting James Adelman from the University of Memphis today for a fascinating seminar on heterogeneous responses to infection in wildlife disease systems.
 
📅 Tuesday, Feb 10
🕓 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Biology 136
🔗 Abstract: col.st/0gwqa
 
If you’re interested in disease ecology, wildlife health, or just love learning something new, you won’t want to miss this one! See you there 💚✨

Are you a bio student graduating this spring? Join us for the Grad Info Session!! 🎓Dr. Tanya Dewey, Associate Professor ...
02/05/2026

Are you a bio student graduating this spring? Join us for the Grad Info Session!! 🎓

Dr. Tanya Dewey, Associate Professor of Biology, welcomes you to join in this important discussion. Get details on commencement, grad fest, and more!

RSVP: col.st/tt9uj
Sign in: col.st/vn17i

01/27/2026

🌱Dr. Alan K. Knapp is our first seminar speaker of the spring season! Join us today for his presentation on Colorado’s transition to solar energy. 💛☀️💚

Snacks and drinks provided! 😎

Event Details
Title: “Colorado’s Transition to Solar Energy: An Ecological Perspective”
Speaker: Dr. Alan K. Knapp
Date: Tuesday, January 27
Time: 4PM
Location: Biology 136

Hosted by Biology Professor, Dr. Joe von Fischer

Abstract: col.st/8d3lq
Seminars: col.st/pmxdF

🌎 Biology at scale: climate, systems, and solutions. From molecules to ecosystems, modern biology is about understanding...
01/21/2026

🌎 Biology at scale: climate, systems, and solutions. From molecules to ecosystems, modern biology is about understanding living systems and using technology, data, and innovation to respond to a changing world. These Spring 2026 courses explore how biological knowledge is applied across climate science, conservation, biotechnology, and learning environments to create real‑world impact.

🔍 Explore the courses:
🧠 BZ 692A.003: The Distracted Student and What to Do About It
Examine attention, curiosity, and learning as interconnected systems. This seminar offers practical, research‑based strategies for supporting engagement in modern, technology‑rich classrooms.

🌱 BZ 492B / 692C: The Bright Side – Successes in Ecology and Climate Change
Focus on solutions, not just problems. This course highlights real‑world examples where ecological research and climate action are making measurable progress.

🧬 BZ 480A8: Biotech for the Industry‑Curious
Explore how biological discoveries move from the lab into industry. This course connects applied biology, innovation, and career pathways while examining why some biotech ideas succeed and others don’t.

🌳 BZ 424 / 520: Principles of Systematic Science & Advanced Systematics
Learn how scientists reconstruct evolutionary relationships using molecular data, phylogenetic trees, and computational tools, and how systematics supports biodiversity research and conservation.

🌍 BZ 320: Biogeographic Approaches to Conservation
Examine how climate, geography, and evolutionary history shape biodiversity. This course uses spatial analysis, ecological modeling, and phylogenetic tools to inform conservation decisions.

🧪 BZ 240: Synthetic Biology
At the intersection of biology, engineering, and computation, this course explores genome editing, engineered organisms, ethics, and how synthetic biology may contribute to sustainability and climate resilience.

📚 Spring 2026. Big systems. Real tools. Future‑focused science.

11/11/2025

🌊 BIO Seminar Today! 🌱

Join us for an insightful talk:
“Sustaining River in the Anthropocene? A Career-Long Perspective from the Confluence of Basic and Applied Ecological Science”

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Biology 136
💻 Join Online: col.st/jwg7g

Speaker: Dr. Leroy Poff, CSU Department of Biology

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the intersection of ecology and sustainability! 🌍

🍂🍁hello fall✨💛
10/13/2025

🍂🍁hello fall✨💛

09/29/2025

Join us for the 22nd Annual Thornton-Massa Lecture Series featuring Dr. José R. Dinneny, a leading voice in plant biology and agricultural innovation!
 
📍 Location: BHSCI A101
🕒 Time: 3:00 p.m.
🎓 Open to: CSU Faculty, Staff, & Students
🌱 Topic: Understanding the Cellular and Organ-Scale Mechanisms Plants Use to Survive with Limited Water
 
Don’t miss this chance to hear groundbreaking research and connect with the CSU scientific community!
 
Event Details: col.st/kp7lx
The Dinneny Lab: dinnenylab.me/
Bio Seminars: col.st/pmxdF

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