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How one grad student is changing the world.

Josh Hutchins Shares Research at National Conference

By Parker Smith November 11, 2024 02:26 PM
Josh Hutchins was accepted to present his research on claudins and permeable membranes at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR).

Faith and Science Seminar: Lessons for Any Path

By Parker Smith October 30, 2024 03:28 PM
Spiritually Strengthening Award winners Dr. Matt Bailey and Dr. Matt Seeley shared their insights on faith and science at the College of Life Sciences' annual seminar.

Beyond diet: New BYU study links diesel exhaust to obesity and diabetes

By Melissa Jenson October 09, 2024 08:25 AM
A study co-authored by eight BYU students and three BYU faculty finds that exposure to the exhaust gas produced by diesel engines is tied to increased fat mass, enlarged fat cells, insulin resistance and inflammation. These changes can cause metabolic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

Lillien Jones’ Wildlife and Conservation Adventure in Southern Africa

By Parker Smith July 16, 2024 06:23 PM
Lillien Jones had the trip of a lifetime in Africa studying animals in their natural habitat and learning about environmental conservation efforts.

Meet Our Biologists

Faculty Spotlight: Liz Bailey

September 02, 2022 08:28 AM
Dr. Liz Bailey is integral in our department! She got her undergraduate and graduate degrees from BYU and joined our department a few years ago. Dr. Bailey's favorite part of her job is working with students, particularly the one-on-one time she can spend with her research assistants as they "grow and become scientists." Dr. Bailey's research is focused on biology education with an emphasis on women in STEM, incorporating Traditional Ecological Knowledge in biology courses, reciprocal peer tutoring, and teaching equation derivation for students with math anxiety.

Alumni Spotlight: Peter Searle

September 02, 2022 08:17 AM
Peter recently graduated in August 2022 with a masters in Biology. He plans to become a professor and is starting a PhD programs at Cornell in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Peter told us that he wants to help students "develop a fascination for the world around them."

Faculty Spotlight: Roger Koide

July 15, 2022 12:15 PM
Dr. Koide is currently on a research trip to Japan, where he is studying fungi. His research focuses on ecology and he loves teaching in both the lab and the classroom. It's his favorite part of his job!
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BYU scientist explains how dirt holds the secrets of our atmosphere's future

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Biological Science Education Major

Dr. Josh Stowers discusses the Biological Science Education Major