Wu published on impact of global warming on floral traits
Carrie Wu, professor of biology, published "Effects of experimental warming on floral scent, display, and rewards in two subalpine herbs" in Annals of Botany.
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Society for Developmental Biology Mid-Atlantic Meeting
March 14-15, 2025
The Department of Biology hosts the Society for Developmental Biology for its Mid-Atlantic Meeting. This conference brings together scientists and educators dedicated from the Mid-Atlantic region to furthering the field of developmental biology.
Biology Seminar Series
Monday, March 17, 2025
Saumya Jain, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences, Georgia Tech
- How Do Nature and Nurture Shape the Developing Brain?
2025 Biology Photo & Art Contest
It’s time for the 4th annual Biology Department Photo/Art Contest! We invite members of our community (broadly-defined) to share photos of biologists and organisms in action, interesting micrographs, or Biology-themed works of art.
Undergraduate Research
Biology students have the unique opportunity to conduct mentored, self-directed research projects by working with biology faculty.
Urban Ecology Research
Rats have lived alongside us in cities for centuries. We don’t like them, and they’re not good for us — but we don’t know what to do about them. UR’s urban ecologist and biology professor, and his students are on the case.
Congrats 2024 Biology Award Winners!
- Willie M. Reams Award in Biology: Chris Rawson
- Nominee for the Clarence Denoon Award: Kalynn Cheeks
- Nominee for the Cole Memorial Scholarship Award: Ariel Seidu
- Nominee for the Van Divender Scholarship Award: Kalynn Cheeks
- Biology Service Awards: Lesley Boadu, Shermin Uzair, Jillian Yates
- Biology Teaching Assistant Awards: Olivia Beatty, Sarah Clark
- Biology Junior Research Award: Jerry He
- Biology Senior Research Awards: Olivia Beatty, Camille Walsh-Antzak
- Biology Junior Achievement Awards: Jerry He and Lydia Wood
- Biology Senior Achievement Award: Marina Ragoulina
- John Neasmith Dickinson Memorial Research Awards: John (Zhiang) Fan, Chloe Ngo,
Jerry He, Amy Jablonski - Robert F. Smart Summer Research Awards: Katie Baker, Charlotte Brand, Elliot Delroba,
Emi Iguchi, Sarah Marsden, Camille Walsh-Antzak
Congratulations to this year's winners, and to all our biology majors!
Faculty Highlights
Richardson awarded tenure and promotion
Jonathan Richardson was promoted to associate professor of biology. Jonathan integrates ecology, evolution and genomics to study applied issues related to urban ecology, epidemiology, and wildlife conservation.
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Wu promoted to professor
Carrie Wu was promoted to professor of biology. Her research investigates the mechanisms of adaptive differentiation and speciation and examines how environmental variation influences phenotypic and genetic variation among natural plant populations.
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Ferguson published on concerns in ecology and evolutionary findings
Stephen Ferguson, visiting assistant professor of biology, published "Same data, different analysts: variation in effect sizes due to analytical decisions in ecology and evolutionary biology" in BMC Biology.
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Biology Feature Stories
University of Richmond Biology Professor John Peters Receives $500K NSF Award to Support Research on Learning and Memory
The primary goal of this project is to better understand the molecules involved in memory formation.
New Study Shows Increases in Rat Populations Around the Globe are Linked with Warming Temperatures and Growth of Cities
A new research study led by University of Richmond biology professor Jonathan Richardson shows that increasing rat numbers in cities around the world are linked to a warming climate and growth of cities.
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
UR faculty awarded more than $2 million for research in the sciences and humanities
Projects focusing on climate change, disease control, and AI recently received funding.
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
UR biologist uses art to teach environmental lessons
Professor’s paintings create connections to drive greater responsibility and respect for the planet.
Biology Faculty in the Media
Researchers sound the alarm over massive infestations in US cities: 'We are on our heels and being pushed backward'
Research by biology professor Jonathan Richardson is featured.
San Francisco named 4th 'rattiest' city in America, according to 2024 report
Biology professor Jonathan Richardson is interviewed about new research.
Can New York City Win Its War on Rats?
Research by biology professor Jonathan Richardson is featured.
Oh, great: Rat populations are surging as cities heat up
Research by biology professor Jonathan Richardson is featured.
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