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SF State's Department of Biology offers a dynamic learning environment, exciting research opportunities, and mentorship by world-class scientists. Our undergraduate and graduate programs in cell and molecular biology, conservation biology, ecology and systematics, marine biology, microbiology, physiology, botany and zoology, and biology education are all designed to train and educate students to meet the challenges of leadership roles in the biological sciences. We invite you to explore our exceptional educational and research opportunities.

Announcements

Scholarships for SF State's Biology Students

The deadline for SF State's Department of Biology undergraduate and graduation scholarship applications is March 18.
CSU Student Research Competition

The CSU Student Research Competition promotes excellence in undergraduate and graduate research and creativity by recognizing outstanding student accomplishments. This year the statewide competition will be held April 30-May 1 at San Jose State University. Application deadline: February 15. For more information, visit: www.sfsu.edu/~gradstdy/research-competition.htm
SFSU REU Breed

SF State's Department of Biology offers summer undergraduate Ecological and Evolutionary Developmental Biology research experience, June 7-August 13. Assistance with living and travel expenses plus $4,500 stipend included. Application deadline: March 12. For more information, contact: cdomingo@sfsu.edu, crow@sfsu.edu, sarahcoh@sfsu.edu or visit: http://biology.sfsu.edu/faculty-pages/reu

In the News

Two Award Winning Graduate Students

Paul Hankamp (left) and Rebecca Stubbs (below) each received a Mary DeDecker Botanical Grant from the Bristlecone Chapter of the California Native Plant Society.
Researching Native Plants

The grants were given to Paul and Rebecca in recognition of their research with plant species native to the White Mountains.

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