Division of Biological Sciences Newsletter
Time to Rock and Roach
Bringing Experiments from the Lab to the Home
With pandemic at-home restrictions, Biological Sciences teaching faculty developed inclusive solutions for students to engage in cool hands-on science.
Denouncing Racially Motivated Acts of Violence
Biological Sciences leadership issued a community statement addressing recent racially motivated acts.
Elina Zúñiga Elected Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology
New fellows are elected through a highly selective process based on scientific achievement and contributions that have advanced microbiology.
A New Program Broadens Diversity in Neurobiology
NIH funds the STARTneuro program to support and mentor transfer students from underrepresented backgrounds.
'Island of Rats' Recovers
Conservationist Carolyn Kurle leads research on an island’s return to natural balance after invasive rodent removal.
UC San Diego ranked 10th in the world in biological sciences in the 2021 QS World University Rankings, which rates the world’s best universities across 51 academic disciplines.
Donté Alexander Stevens Inducted into Bouchet Honors Society
Stevens is among five UC San Diego graduate students recognized for efforts to improve access and belonging.
Meet a Staff Member: Jennifer Roth
She's been affiliated with Biological Sciences for more than 35 years. What are her favorite foods? Who are her heroes? Get to know more about Jennifer...
A Deep Conversation with Rita Colwell
Landing on the Moon in 2024
BioSci alumna Kate Rubins was selected to NASA’s Artemis program that aims to land the first woman and next man on the moon by 2024.
Biological Sciences at 60
Founding faculty members Stu Brody, Don Helinski and Mel Simon discuss the origins of the Division of Biological Sciences.