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A Novel Genus of Actinobacterial Tectiviridae

UMBC Phage Hunters Publish Article

2018 Phage Hunters Anthony Huynh, George Morcos, Nansen Kou, and Shabnam Parsa recently had a paper published in Viruses. Check out the full...

Posted: December 10, 2019, 10:10 AM

Looking for a Winter Science w/ Lab GEP?

Check out BIOL 109 - Life: Introduction to Modern Biology

BIOL 109 – Life: Introduction to Modern Biology Science Plus Lab GEP This is a lab-driven course designed to fulfill the university graduation requirement of a science lab. Topics covered will...

Posted: December 5, 2019, 10:42 AM

Post-bac and summer research opportunities for bio majors

Sharing a few summer research and post-graduation opportunities that may be of interest to Biology majors: Botany and Conservation Biology Research at the Missouri Botanical Garden (Summer REU) ...

Posted: December 4, 2019, 3:11 PM

Interested in Summer Research?

Most summer programs have Jan. & Feb. application deadlines

Are you interested in applying for a Summer 2020 research experience? Many programs have January and February deadlines. Check with your advisor or the Career Center for assistance finding a...

Posted: November 21, 2019, 11:48 AM

Interested in Marine Biotechnology?

Upper Level Elective Options of BIOL BA & BS majors

The UMBC Department of Marine Biotechnology is offering two courses in the Spring that can be used for the Biological Sciences B.A. and B.S. major requirements. Both courses will be taught...

Posted: November 18, 2019, 3:17 PM

Winter GEP Science & Science w/ Lab Courses

BIOL 101 and 109

The Department of Biological Sciences is offering two GEP Science courses this Winter Session.  BIOL 101 – Concepts of Biology Science (non-lab) GEP A broad overview of contemporary...

Posted: September 24, 2019, 4:38 PM

Job opening at NIAID, NIH

The Scientific Review Program of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), currently has a contractor Peer Review Specialist position...

Posted: September 23, 2019, 2:43 PM

Winter 2020: Upper Level Lab Elective for BIOL majors

BIOL 422L - Microscopy & Imaging Techniques

Biology BA and BS majors, do you need an upper level lab elective? The Biology Department is offering BIOL 422L - Microscopy & Imaging Techniques this Winter Session!  Hands-on training in...

Posted: September 23, 2019, 2:36 PM

New Internships and Jobs for Science Majors!

from the Career Center

New Internships and Jobs for Science Majors!   Jobs  |  Workshops  |  Info Sessions Sep 11, 2019, 2:22 PM In this email you will find UMBCworks postings for jobs and internships as well as...

Posted: September 12, 2019, 9:30 AM

Researcher of the Week: Jonathan Sikora

Why do birds sing? Ornithology Research with Dr. Omland

Jonathan Sikora is a Biology major with a Psychology minor who will graduate in 2021.  He is a URA Scholar and a member of the Honors College.   Title of your research project: Comparing song...

Posted: September 9, 2019, 2:23 PM