Dr. Cameron Schmidt Selected as SSR Rising Star
We are so proud to share that Dr. Cameron Schmidt, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology, was selected as a Rising Star by the Society for the Study of...
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Seminars Spring 2026
The Department of Biology will hold online or in-person seminars during Spring 2026 semester. Seminars start at 4:00 pm unless otherwise stated. All in-person seminars are located in Life Sciences...
Evolutionary Developmental Biologist Dr. Teiya Kijimoto Joins ECU as Assistant Professor in Biology
ECU's Department of Biology proudly welcomes Dr. Teiya Kijimoto as the newest Assistant Professor in our department. Dr. Kijimoto’s research background follows evolutionary developmental biology and genetics, with a...
Three Biology Researchers Awarded $697,607 NSF Grant to Probe Seagrass Expansion and Coastal Resilience
Drs. April Blakeslee, Michael Brewer, and Rachel Gittman have received a National Science Foundation award of $697,607 for their project, Collaborative Research: Understanding the eco-evolutionary mechanisms underlying colonization potential in...
Seminars Fall 2025
The Department of Biology will hold online or in-person seminars during Fall 2025 semester. Seminars start at 4:00 pm unless otherwise stated. All in-person seminars are located in Life Sciences...
ECU Biology Professor Elected Treasurer for the Society for the Study of Evolution
Congratulations to Jeffrey McKinnon, professor, who was recently elected treasurer of the Society for the Study of Evolution. The Society for the Study of Evolution, founded in 1946, is a...
Rasambainarivo receives Maxwell/Hanrahan award
The Department of Biology proudly congratulates Dr. Fidisoa “Fidy” Rasambainarivo on receiving the prestigious Maxwell/Hanrahan Award in Field Biology. This honor recognizes Dr. Rasambainarivo’s outstanding contributions to understanding the ecological drivers...
ECU Biologists identify location and timing of fish spawning in NC marine waters
The Transect Expedition to Assess Land-to-Sea Habitats via Interdisciplinary Process Studies (TEAL-SHIPS) is the title of a grant recently awarded to the UNC system by the NC General Assembly. This...
Dr. April Blakeslee Receives AFS Tidewater Award for Excellence in Fisheries Education
Dr. April Blakeslee, Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, was awarded an American Fisheries Society (AFS) Tidewater Chapter mentor award for Excellence in Fisheries Education during the AFS-Tidewater annual meeting...
In remembrance of Dr. Enrique Reyes
The Department of Biology is deeply saddened by both the tragic events that led to the deaths of Dr. Enrique Reyes, and Tony and Paula Gribble and that these individuals...
Seminars Spring 2025
The Department of Biology will hold in person and online seminars during Spring 2025 semester. Please contact Dr. Jeff McKinnon, Seminar Committee chair, for questions. *denotes seminar will be held...
ECU Biology faculty featured in documentary for his work on lemurs and infectious diseases
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...
Biology Undergraduate Students Students Seize Opportunity of a Lifetime Through MARC Grant: First Cohort Reaps Benefits of Mentoring and Groundbreaking Research
Rachel Gittman, Biology Associate Professor, receives Dean’s Early Career Award
USA Today interviews Biology Faculty, Erin Field, to understand what is eating the Titanic
Joe Luczkovich, Biology Professor, receives distinguished professorship
Two biology faculty celebrate retirement by establishing an endowed scholarship for students
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....
Seminars Fall 2024
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...
Dr. Anne Bunnell selected as a recipient of the Board of Governor’s Distinguished Professor of Teaching Award
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...
Xiaoping Pan, Biology Professor, Presented with Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Activity
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...
Congratulations to the 2024 Robert H. Wright Award Recipients
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...
Heartfelt Thank You to Pirate Nation
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...
Pirate Nation Gives
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...
ECU’s BS Biochemistry program awarded with ASBMB Accreditation
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...
Seminars Spring 2024
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 ECU Undergraduates receive travel award from the Genetics Society of America
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...
Biology faculty published book on the natural history of Earth’s ancient lakes
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...
Biology faculty co-edits book on the “Parasites of Biological Invasions”
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...
Research In Progress (RIP) Seminar Series – Fall 2023
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...
Biology faculty wins Dean’s Early Career Award
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...
Zhu elected Fellow for contributions to research in endocrinology
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,...
Watts warns about the invasive spotted lanternfly
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...
Two Biology faculty participate in international conferences on changing ocean environments
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...
Biology’s Nick Duncan receives staff excellence award
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...
Biologist will receive ECU’s Five-Year Achievement Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Activity
Research In Progress (RIP) Seminar Series – Spring 2022
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...
Congratulations to the Class of Fall 2021
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
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...
ECU biologists study zombies on the coast
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...
Biology Seminar Schedule - Fall 2021
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...
Research In Progress (RIP) Seminar Series – Fall 2021
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...
Congratulations to the Class of Spring 2021
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...
Biology Seminar Schedule - Spring 2021
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.
Research In Progress (RIP) Seminar Series – Spring 2021
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...
Outstanding Seniors Fall 2020
The Department of Biology is proud to announce its Outstanding Seniors for the Class of Fall 2020.
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...
Farewell Address to the Class of Fall 2020
Congratulations to the Class of Fall 2020! Our faculty would like to extend their congratulations to each one of you.
Research In Progress (RIP) Seminar Series – Fall 2020
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...