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BBC World Today interviews Prof. David Sanders on the Ebola virus

Posted on September 7, 2010 by admin

BBC World Today aired an interview on Monday Aug. 23rd with structural biologist David Sanders about the new developments in the treatment of Ebola virus being developed by others

Jeffrey Lucas made Fellow of the Animal Behavior Society

Posted on September 7, 2010 by admin

Prof. Jeffrey Lucas has been recently elected Fellow by the current Executive Council and active Fellows of the Animal Behavior Society.

McCann selected as director of Discovery Park’s Energy Center

Posted on September 7, 2010 by admin

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue biological sciences professor Maureen McCann will become the next director of the Energy Center, the university’s center in Discovery Park leading interdisciplinary research efforts in advancing alternative energy sources and approaches.

Clark Gedney, Associate Fellow of the Teaching Academy

Posted on July 15, 2010 by admin

Congratulations to Clark Gedney, Director, Bio Media Center for Instructional Computing, for being selected as a new Associate Fellow of the Teaching Academy.

Alumni in the spotlight: Jan Ramer

Posted on June 29, 2010 by mcphail

Upon completion of her Biological Sciences degree from Purdue in 1978, Jan Ramer went onto the University of Wisconsin to earn her doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. These degrees have opened many doors; animal keeper and later on associate veterinarian that the Indianapolis Zoo, Primate Department at the Brookfield Zoo, instructor at University of Wisconsin as [...]

Dennis Minchella named Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education in the College of Science.

Posted on June 18, 2010 by admin

I would like to congratulate Dennis Minchella for being named Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education in the College of Science.

2010 Distinguished Science Alum

Posted on June 7, 2010 by admin

On Friday, April 16, 2010 the Department of Biological Sciences recognized Dr. Sally K. Mason as one of the 2010 Distinguished Science Alumni.

Dr. Perry M. Kirkham, PhD

Posted on May 21, 2010 by mcphail

Dr. Perry M. Kirkham, PhD spoke recently with students in the sophomore seminar course BIOL 293, Planning Your Future in Biology, taught by Professor Richard Kuhn, Department Head and Kathleen Weller, Academic Advisor. Dr. Kirkham received his B.S. degree in 1983 from Purdue University in Biology/Education. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in 1995 [...]

Brent Auer, class of 1988 (BS)

Posted on May 21, 2010 by mcphail

Brent Auer, class of 1988 (BS), spoke recently with students in the sophomore seminar course BIOL 293, Planning Your Future in Biology, taught by Professor Richard Kuhn, Department Head and Kathleen Weller, Academic Advisor.

Going the Distance!

Posted on May 21, 2010 by mcphail

Biological Sciences would like to congratulate Dr. Peter Hollenbeck on being name Club Sports Advisor of the Year! The Running Club also received the Club Sports Spirit Award. The Club Sports Council and Club Sports Department acknowledges the extensive effort that club leaders and members put into their teams. This effort extends well beyond the [...]