Mentored teaching and research programs foster a strong educational environment in the Department of Biology for both undergraduate and graduate students. Our research is primarily conducted within three focus areas: Cell and Developmental Biology, Neurobiology and Neuromechanical Systems, or Evolution and Ecology. The Department is closely affiliated with other divisions such as the School of Medicine and the Case School of Engineering at Case Western Reserve University, as well as organizations in Greater Cleveland that provide additional opportunities and resources to our students and faculty.
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Annual Farm Bioblitz April 26th!
How many species can you find at the CWRU Farm? As part of our annual Farm Bioblitz, we will document as many species as we can find at the University Farm. You don’t need to know how to find or identify plants and animals; all you need is enthusiasm, a free iNaturalist account,...
Aruni Kadawatha Publishes Paper
PhD candidate Aruni Kadawatha recently published "Edge Feathering Across Forest-Meadow Ecotones Increases Light Heterogeneity and Understory Plant Diversity": Ecotones, the transitional zones between distinct habitats, are vital for ecosystem functioning and habitat diversity. Traditional management practices frequently create abrupt boundaries, leading to stressful conditions for organisms. To address this challenge,...