Six Ursinus biology, BCMB, and chemistry majors traveled to Albright College to present their research at the 78th Annual Intercollegiate Student Chemists Convention at the end of the spring academic semester. Read More
Tag Archives: Biology
Students Are “Knee-deep” in Bio at Woods Hole Labs
Marine Biology (Bio330) students used the Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole, Mass., as their classroom from May 19 to May 30. Read More
In Memoriam: A Nobel Laureate, Class of 1950
The Ursinus community mourns the death of Nobel Laureate and alumni Dr. Gerald M. Edelman, Class of 1950, who shared the 1972 Nobel Prize for a breakthrough in immunology and went on to a distinguished career in neuroscience. Dr. Edelman, 84, died May 17 at his home in San Diego. Read More
UC Freshman Joins Select Kemper Scholars
Zachary Birch, a rising sophomore from Pottsgrove, Pa., has been selected from a group of finalists for the incoming class of the Kemper Scholars Program. Ursinus is one of 16 colleges and universities nationally where students are eligible for Kemper Scholarships based on leadership potential. Read More
ISGP Conference Attendees Eye Recommendations
Ursinus students and faculty who participated in the conference Emerging and Persistent Infectious Diseases: Focus on Pandemic Preparedness, are looking toward the next step: published actionable recommendations for policymakers addressing scientific and technological issues facing societies as they relate to pandemic preparedness. Read More
Professor Goddard-Doms Awarded for Research Geared to Civic and “Eco-Minded Excellence”
Main Line Today Magazine awarded Associate Professor of Biology Kate Goddard-Doms with its annual Green Award given to residents of the Main Line for work geared toward “Eco-Minded Excellence.” Read More
Top U-Innovate! Ideas Win Chance for Further Development
Fifteen potential business plans vied for recognition in the U-Innovate! competition April 6, demonstrating that Ursinus students are independent and creative thinkers.Three top teams will get the opportunity to further develop their ideas on campus over the summer with seed money donated by Trustee Will Abele 1961. Read More
Goldwater Honorable Mentions Carry Tradition of Excellence
Two students continue the tradition of Ursinus College being recognized by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation for academic achievement in the sciences or mathematics fields. Erica Gorenberg and Aubrey Paris, both 2015, were awarded Honorable Mention in the rigorous national competition. Read More
How to Build a Hemoglobin Protein
Students in Professor Rebecca Roberts Structural Biology class had fun with a hands-on experiment on how to assemble a hemoglobin protein. Read More
Study Tool Helps Students Navigate Literature in Biology
Assistant Professor of Biology Jennifer Round authored an education research paper that is featured in the Highlights of 2013 issue of CBE-Life Sciences Education. Read More