Wilkes U. Biology and Earth System Sciences - Biology News and Updates

05/22/2026

Two Wilkes University tudents, Julia and Logan, working for the Luzerne County Conservation District. They're doing incredibly important work sampling mosquitoes across the county that will be sent off to test for West Nile virus and other pathogens.

05/17/2026

Best wishes to the amazing BESS class of 2026.

05/17/2026

2026 caps of BESS! We love it!!

05/08/2026

Well done, Professor Klemow. Well done indeed.

Kenneth M. Klemow, professor emeritus of biology and earth systems science at Wilkes University, has been chosen to receive the Ecological Society of America’s 2026 Distinguished Lifetime Service Award.  The award recognizes Klemow’s long and distinguished volunteer service to ESA, the scientif...

05/06/2026

Congratulations to Professor Emeritus Kenneth Klemow. Just won the Distinguished Lifetime Service Award from the Ecological Society of America. Well done!

🏆 Announcing the 2026 ESA Award Recipients!

ESA is proud to recognize this year’s awardees for their outstanding contributions to ecology—from groundbreaking research and teaching to dedicated mentorship and lifelong service to the profession.

As ESA President Peter Groffman notes, this year’s honorees strengthen the ecological community and create opportunities for others across the field. These awards celebrate not only past achievements, but the lasting influence of ecologists who continue to move the discipline forward.

Learn more about the award recipients in our full announcement: https://esa.org/blog/2026/05/06/ecological-society-of-america-announces-2026-award-recipients/

05/05/2026

The BESS department had its retirement party for these incredible, wonderful, respected, valued, and loved individuals. The will be missed but we wish them many many happy days ahead of them. Will “Doc” Terzaghi, Mike Steele, Deb Chapman, Don Mencer, and Mark Kaster!

05/03/2026

Damage by certain insects and fungi tends to be greatest in US woodlands where maximum temperatures during the warmest months are increasing.

05/01/2026

Congratulations to Shea Marino and Dr. Matthew Jennings for wining the Academic Support Award and the Scholarship Award, respectively. Well done!

04/30/2026

Clap outs for “Doc” Terzaghi, Mark Kaster, and Deb Chapman. Wishing the best - for the best!

04/30/2026

So proud of our seniors. What a great job they did.