Dr. Rasambainarivo is only in his second year as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology but he has already been having a big impact on ECU and his...
After many years of service to ECU, Drs. Carol Goodwillie and John Stiller, both faculty in the Department of Biology, began their retirement at end of summer 2024. Both Drs....
The Department of Biology will hold online or in-person seminars during Fall 2024 semester. Seminars start at 4:00 pm unless otherwise stated. All in-person seminars are located in Life Sciences...
The Department of Biology is very proud to share the news that Dr. Anne Bunnell, Teaching Assistant Professor, was selected to be a recipient of the Board of Governor’s Distinguished...
The Department of Biology is so incredibly proud of Dr. Xiaoping Pan who was recently awarded ECU’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Activity. Dr. Pan’s work...
ECU’s Alumni Association recently announced the five recipients for the Robert H. Award. This distinguished honor is bestowed upon undergraduate seniors at ECU, recognizing their exceptional academic achievements, dedication to...
Dear Supporters of the Department of Biology, We are overwhelmed with gratitude as we reflect on the generosity and support shown by our Pirate Nation community during the recent Pirate...
Today we celebrate Pirate Nation Gives! Support ECU’s Department of Biology during our annual “Pirate Nation Gives” fundraising event today on March 20, 2024. Pirate Nation Gives is a 24-hour...
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) recently reviewed and approved a request for the accreditation of ECU’s BS in Biochemistry degree. ASBMB has accredited more than 100...
The Department of Biology will hold online or hybrid (in person and online) seminars during Spring 2024 semester. Please contact Dr. Xiaoping Pan, Seminar Committee chair, for details.
Two Harriot College undergraduates, Ms. Lindsay Swain (B.S. Biology, B.S. Public Health December 2023) and Mr. William “Gage” Outlaw (B.S. Biology, anticipated May 2024) recently received the Victoria Finnerty Award...
Dr. Jeff McKinnon (Biology) recently published a book entitled Our Ancient Lakes: A Natural History with MIT Press. This is a wonderful book that relays the interesting natural history of...
Dr. April MH Blakeslee (Biology) recently co-edited a scientific book entitled “Parasites and Biological Invasions” (CABI press, 2023), which was authored by leading researchers in the field. Compiling information on...
Our RIP series is designed to give up-and-coming biologists a chance to practice their presentation skills in a formal, but friendly environment. RIP speakers consist of both invited speakers and...
Dr. Heather Vance-Chalcraft, Assistant Professor of Biology, was announced as the recipient of the 2023 Dean’s Early Career Award from the Thomas Harriot College of Art and Sciences. The award...
Congratulations to Dr. Yong Zhu who was elected as a Fellow of the North American Society for Comparative Endocrinology at their recent biennial meeting held in Queretaro, Mexico. The award,...
Dr. Mirian Watts (Biology) contributed information for two news articles and an interview with NPR-WUNC about growing concerns associated with the invasive spotted lanternfly. To learn more about this invasion...
Ocean environments are dynamic places where species can move to locations where they have not historically existed and experience a variety of physical changes due to climate change. Drs. April...
Nick Duncan (center in picture), our department’s lead administrative associate, was honored this week with the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences (THCAS) Junior Staff Excellence Award for the...
Our RIP series is designed to give up-and-coming biologists a chance to practice their presentation skills in a formal, but friendly environment. RIP speakers consist of both invited speakers and...
In the last few years, we have had the opportunity to get to know these amazing students. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic prevented us from celebrating in person with this outstanding...
Donation in memory of Biology Professor Jim Smith secures equipment to support training in biotechnology The Department of Biology has recently acquired a nanodrop spectrophotometer due to the generosity...
Dr. April Blakeslee and her colleagues are studying how a parasitic barnacle that is invading NC’s coastal waters are turning native mud crabs into “zombie crabs”. You can read more...
Given the uncertainties surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Biology will hold virtual seminars during Fall 2020 semester. Please contact the Dr. Xiaoping Pan, Seminar Committee chair, for...
Our RIP series is designed to give up-and-coming biologists a chance to practice their presentation skills in a formal, but friendly environment. RIP speakers consist of both invited speakers and...
In the last few years, we have had the opportunity to get to know these amazing students. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic prevented us from celebrating in person with this outstanding...
Given the uncertainties surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Biology will hold virtual seminars during Spring 2021 semester. Please contact Dr. Xiaoping Pan, Seminar Committee chair, for details.
Our RIP series is designed to give up-and-coming biologists a chance to practice their presentation skills in a formal, but friendly environment. RIP speakers consist of both invited speakers and...
The Department of Biology is proud to announce its Outstanding Seniors for the Class of Fall 2020.
Congratulations to our students on completing the requirements for a degree from the Department of Biology at East Carolina University! COVID-19 certainly turned our past two semesters upside down and...
Congratulations to the Class of Fall 2020! Our faculty would like to extend their congratulations to each one of you.
Our RIP series is designed to give up-and-coming biologists a chance to practice their presentation skills in a formal, but friendly environment. RIP speakers consist of both invited speakers and...