study abroad – Department of Biology

Biology students Study Abroad in Costa Rica!

January 30, 2025
BIOL309, Costa Rica, study abroad

Over winter break 12 students spent 10 days in a Costa Rican rain forest for Dr. Oldfield's BIOL 309: Biology Field Studies course. The students conducted research projects studying poison dart frogs, millipedes, and other forest life. The students also got the opportunity to enjoy local activities during their...

Study Abroad Feature: INDIA 2025

January 30, 2025
BIOL309, India, study abroad

Lecturer Priyusha Pokala led a group of nine students to Hyderabad, India as part of her BIOL 309 - Field Studies course, where they conducted research on the following projects: Investigating the antimicrobial effects of plant extracts on multidrug-resistant bacteria. Evaluating the antimicrobial properties of green-synthesized nanoparticles against multidrug-resistant...

BIOL 309/409 International Lab Study Opportunity – India Fall 2024!

April 2, 2024
Priyusha Pokala, study abroad

A new study abroad opportunity is available for winter break 2024-2025 in Hyderabad, India! Biology lecturer Priyusha Pokala will be taking students to the "vaccine capital of the world" to conduct scientific research on antimicrobial activity of locally grown plant extracts. Participants will get hands on training in high-performance...

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