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Teaching, Research, and Resilience: Clara Smith’s Story of Growth and Impact
Clara Smith is transforming rural science education by empowering teachers with innovative tools and mentorship, amplifying her impact from individual classrooms to generations of students.
Kennedy Hunter’s Ribbiting Research on Cryptic Reptiles and Amphibians
Kennedy Hunter is identifying new species of frogs and lizards through hands-on field and lab work, turning her childhood interest with amphibians and reptiles into impactful research.
Reflecting Light: The Global Reach of BYU Biology Students
Through the College of Life Sciences, students like Abigail Borgmeier, Micah Taotafa, and Olivea Fisher reflect light throughout the world as they contribute to meaningful research in Antarctica, Hawaii, and the Netherlands.
Circle of Life in Cities: Elias Johnson and the Impact of Raptors on Squirrels
Elias Johnson’s love for environmental conservation led him to Mexico City, where he conducted a study to discover if birds of prey could be used to naturally reduce the number of pests in a city.
Student Resources
Meet Our Biologists
Faculty Spotlight: Liz Bailey
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
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
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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