UW-River Falls Biology

02/06/2024

Fossils, Food, and Fun is back!

Today! Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 1-2 p.m. in 416 Ag Science. Sort through sediments to find evidence of ancient life and socialize with others around some coffee/tea and afternoon snacks. You can sign up for multiple slots or even just stop by to satisfy your curiosity!

04/28/2023

Looking for some ways to get out and have fun? Finals Fest will be a great way for you to take some time away from worrying about those finals and instead hang out with some friends! Make sure to watch out for different games, events and our concert! You got this Falcons!

01/26/2023

Check out the summer internship opportunities with the MN DNR!

We Offer:
• Competitive salary of $15.00/hour
• 20-40 hours per week starting in May and June
• Opportunities in multiple fields across the state of Minnesota
• Professional development and networking

To Apply:
1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers and select “Search for Jobs”
2. In the External Applicants box, select “Search for jobs now”
3. Select “View all Jobs”
4. Filter by "Natural Resources Dept" and “Student Worker & Internships”
5. Choose the internships you are interested in
6. Click the “Apply for Job” button to submit your application

11/30/2022

URSCA Fall Gala 2022 Tuesday!

The URSCA Fall Gala is an annual fall showcase to celebrate undergraduate research, scholarly, and creative activity at UWRF. All disciplines present their work through research posters, oral presentations, artwork, short films and interactive research displays. The gala is on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 4-6:30 p.m. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

11/14/2022

Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center is offering a J-Term course in the Driftless Area. Click the picture to learn more!

Explore the complexities of the Driftless area in this accredited environmental J-Term for college students! Guest instructors and lots of outdoor learning.

11/02/2022

URSCA Fall Gala registration open!!
URSCA is an annual fall showcase event to celebrate undergraduate research, scholarly, and creative activity at UWRF. All disciplines present their work through research posters, oral presentations, artwork, short films and interactive research displays. Registration is now open for students until November 7.

URSCA Fall Gala

10/12/2022

Check out these field courses in tropical biology offered by Danta in Costa Rica!

DANTA is a non-profit organization run by people who share a great concern for the plight of the world's rainforests.

05/26/2022

Check out the EEB Scholars Program offered by Princeton University!

The EEB Scholars program aims to give talented students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in STEM the tools to apply to graduate programs in ecology and evolutionary biology. Successful applicants will be invited to Princeton's campus to attend workshops on the graduate school application and interview process, meet with faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers, gain practical experience by participating in mock interviews, and present a poster on their prior and ongoing research.

Applications for EEB Scholars 2022 are now open until June 15th! The program is open to all prospective graduate students, including rising juniors and seniors, as well as international applicants. All travel and lodging costs will be covered.

As part of efforts to increase the diversity and accessibility of graduate studies in ecology and evolutionary biology, Princeton EEB encourages students to apply to the EEB Scholars Program. In this program, talented students (EEB Scholars) will be selected from a competitive applicant pool and inv...

04/20/2022

Apprenticeship Opportunity!

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is seeking post-secondary students to join their team as Zookeeper Apprentices in their Pathways to Employment program.

Through this program, Apprentices will gain necessary experience to obtain a job as a zookeeper in any accredited institution. There is a one-year commitment required, with the option to continue for a second year.

This is a paid opportunity through the City of Saint Paul’s Right Track program.

Applications are open until position filled, with priority to applicants submitted on or before May 1st, 2022.

Apply at

Employment Como Park Zoo and Conservatory employees are employed by the City of St. Paul, through the Department of Parks and Recreation. Current Openings At Como: We have part-time and full-time seasonal jobs in Maintenance Department. Click or scan the QR code Zookeeper Apprenticeship Como Park Zo...

04/04/2022

Come listen to Joseph Bump, PhD speak tomorrow night, April 5th, at 7:00 PM in AGS 200. Dr. Bump is the Chair in Forest Wildlife Research as well as the Director of Graduate Studies in the Conservation Sciences Program at the U of M.

Associate Professor Gordon W. Gullion Endowed Chair in Forest Wildlife Research & Education Director of Graduate Studies, Conservation Sciences Graduate Program [email protected] 201B Green Hall Education Ph.D. Michigan Technological University M.S. University of Wyoming B.S. University of Michigan...

03/08/2022

Check out the STEMteach Open House Thursday, March 10th from 12-1 pm in the University Center - Trimbelle River Room!