Another academic year has come to a successful close, and we were delighted to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating students at this year’s 2026 Biology Commencement ceremony. Biology Chair, Marti Bosma, with distinguished guest speaker and Nobel Laureate, Mary Brunkow, '86 (B.A. in Biology) Graduates, family members, and friends gathered at the Hec Edmundson Pavilion on Friday, June 12, 2026, to mark this important milestone. The day was filled with excitement, pride, and…

We are pleased to announce that Casey Self, UW Biology Teaching Professor, has been selected to receive the 2026 UW Distinguished Teaching Award. Recipients of the Distinguished Teaching Award are chosen based on the degree to which they exemplify an iterative,…

Congratulations to our Biology students recently recognized in…

UW Biology Professor Berry Brosi has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar Award. Berry plans to work with the Consejo Superior para Investigaciones Científicas i.e. the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and will be based in Sevilla at the CSIC Doñana Biological Station in 2027.Fulbright Scholar Awards are prestigious…

The Department of Biology welcomed community members, families, students, and science enthusiasts back to the Life Sciences Building for our 2026 Biology Open House this past spring. The event once again transformed the building into a hub of discovery, offering visitors an opportunity to explore the exciting research and teaching taking place across the department.Guests of all ages enjoyed hands-on activities, demonstrations, and exhibits hosted by Biology laboratories and programs. From…

On May 8th, 2026, UW Biology hosted its first BioFest – a celebration of undergraduate research in the department. The event brought together undergraduate researchers, faculty mentors, and community members to explore a wide range of biological research projects. Through research talks and poster presentations, students shared their work on topics spanning ecology, evolution, genetics, molecular biology, neuroscience, and more.BioFest provides students with an opportunity to communicate their…

Greetings from the Greenhouse! We hope to see you at the greenhouse this summer during our public hours: Wednesdays from 12-4 PM and 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 10 AM-2 PM. We can be your tropical summer vacation!We’re excited to welcome Victoria cruziana back to the greenhouse this summer!Visitors who remember the old greenhouse may have already noticed the familiar-looking tank recently placed in the corner of the greenhouse classroom. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be preparing it…