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Turning Pain Into Purpose: Simone Apostol's Faith Through Affliction
Simone Apostol came to BYU to pursue medicine determined to navigate both her grief and the unique challenges of being an international student.
Rooted in the Pacific: A Student’s Quest to Bring Island Culture into Education
Exploring the power of culture in science, Sainimere Balenacagi studies how including traditional knowledge from diverse cultural communities into lesson plans can improve understanding.
BIO Honored Undergraduate: Rebekah Christensen’s Journey in Biodiversity and Conservation
Rebekah Christensen is making an impact in conservation efforts through her work in the Netherlands and her dedication to protecting and preserving the natural world.
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.
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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