Ball State College of Sciences and Humanities

05/27/2026

Sometimes the best opportunities are the ones you never planned for. 🌌

💫 For student Emma Haefling, a chance to study the Northern Lights is one she will never forget.

See how one student’s leap into the unknown led her to study the aurora borealis, up close and in real time!

Read more at the link: https://blogs.bsu.edu/csh/2026/04/15/emma-haefling-travles-abroad-to-study-chemistry-of-northern-lights/

05/13/2026

Through immersive fieldwork in abandoned mines, Ball State University Department of Biology students are contributing directly to bat conservation research and white-nose syndrome mitigation efforts 🦇

Learn how research and hands-on experience intersect at the link:
https://blogs.bsu.edu/csh/2026/04/15/dr-tim-carter-and-students-conduct-bat-research/

05/07/2026

Associate Dean Dr. Jill Coleman co-authored a paper on weather-related phobias with her mom that caught the attention of CBS Sunday Morning! ⛈🌪

Her former student and current Meteorologist, Ethan Rosuck, sat down with Dr. Coleman to talk more! Watch more at the link:

Dr. Jill Coleman of Ball State University co-authored a paper on weather-related phobias with her mom that unexpectedly caught the attention of CBS Sunday Mo...

05/06/2026

For some families, a parent’s workplace exists at a distance—a building you pass, a place you hear about, but rarely know. For the Errington family, it was something else entirely. At Ball State University, Dr. Paul R. Errington’s work was never confined neatly to office hours or classroom wal...

05/06/2026

How does a crab respond when afraid? What things do they fear? How do tides affect ecosystems, and how high do snails climb to escape predators? 🦀🐌

🏝 These questions and more were answered by biology students during finals week as they presented their findings from a spring break research trip to Sapelo Island off the coast of Georgia. Students, faculty, friends, and family all gathered to hear the poster presentations by the students about their unique field experience this semester.

❤ Spending vacation time conducting hands-on testing of a crab’s predator response and fight or flight instincts? That’s how we fly.

Ball State University Department of Biology

05/02/2026

We are proud of all our students who graduated this afternoon in Worthen Arena. Congratulations to our graduates, their families and friends, faculty, and all who joined us on this momentous day.

04/30/2026

Congratulations to Alexis Evans, Ruth Hartje, Cameron Lynch, and Gem Sambugaro for receiving the Perham Scholarship! This scholarship is awarded in memory of Dr. Bernadette H. Perham, Professor of Mathematical Sciences at Ball State University for 16 years. The Perham Scholarship supports students’ pursuit of excellence now and into the future and is awarded to nominees who display leadership potential and academic excellence.

Alexis Evans is a double major in Computer Science and Media Analytics and the founder and president of Women in Computer Science. She wants to pursue a career in web design/development or in media analysis and content strategy.

Ruth Hartje is a Creative Writing major with minors in Sustainability, Social & Environmental Justice, and Spanish. She has worked for Stance and The Broken Plate and wants to pursue content writing for organizations advocating for sustainability.

Cameron Lynch is a Psychological Science major with minors in Counseling and Spanish. She runs free support groups for caregivers in the Muncie community and volunteers with Muncie OUTreach to support LGBTQ+ youth. She is passionate about uplifting, supporting, and empowering others as she pursues a career as a mental health therapist.

Gem Sambugaro is a Zoology major who plans to attend veterinary school post-graduation. After they receive their DVM, they plan to focus their career on wildlife veterinary medicine and preserving native populations of birds, herps, and mammals.

Congratulations again to the well-deserving recipients!

04/28/2026

It's finals week! Frog Baby is wishing you all good luck! 🐸❤

04/24/2026

Aidan Davis is a Biochemistry and Pre-Med Major. 🧪

🔬 During his time at Ball State, he's been given many opportunities to connect with professors and gain knowledge as a researcher in both microbiology and organic chemistry labs. He also currently sits on the Board of Trustees for Ball State.

💬 "Because of Ball State, I have been guided into a world of new and exciting opportunities that I would have never otherwise had."

Read more about Aidan and his journey at Ball State at the link: https://blogs.bsu.edu/csh/2026/04/23/student-spotlight-one-stem-majors-journey-to-a-seat-on-the-board-of-trustees

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04/24/2026

Raina Wolf is Biology & Pre-Dental Preparation major! 🦷

☀️🌕 One of her favorite memories is watching the solar eclipse on campus with her mom and being able to being able to take off her glasses at totality to see the sun and moon perfectly aligned on Ball State's campus.

🔬 Because of Ball State, she had the opportunity to apply to the Teacher-Scholar Program and join Dr. Pederson's research lab, where she discovered her passion for hands-on scientific research.

Ball State University Department of Biology