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Research and Discovery in 51°µÍøâ€™s School of Biological Sciences

At 51°µÍøâ€™s School of Biological Sciences, students and faculty collaborate on hands-on research — from molecules to ecosystems — that addresses real-world scientific questions. These news stories showcase our vibrant community and the opportunities you’ll access when you study biology at 51°µÍø.

blueberries
March 31, 2020
Eating well in uncertain times: What and how to eat when you are stuck at home
Students in Noah Perlut's Terrestrial Wildlife Lab recently visited a bear den in Downeast Maine
March 23, 2020
Environmental Studies students get up-close lesson on Maine black bears
Left-to-right: Michael R. Sheldon, P.T., Ph.D. associate provost for Academic Affairs; Keith Reilly (Business, ’21), and Raja M
February 24, 2020
Students Keith Reilly and Raja Muthyam advance to next round of ‘Greenlight Maine’
Glenn Stevenson, Ph.D., professor of psychology, with students
February 19, 2020
Novel opioid research by 51°µÍøâ€™s Glenn Stevenson and former undergraduate students published in prestigious journal
Eva Rose Balog, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry, recently published two papers related to novel protein polymer research
February 17, 2020
51°µÍøâ€™s Eva Rose Balog publishes two papers on protein polymer research
Meghan May, associate professor of microbiology and infectious disease
January 29, 2020
Meghan May interviewed by the Portland Press Herald about coronavirus
Meghan May, associate professor of microbiology and infectious disease at 51°µÍøâ€™s College of Osteopathic Medicine
January 10, 2020
Meghan May discusses the flu outbreak in Maine with WMTW
51°µÍø named one of 10 best hidden gem universities in New England
January 6, 2020
51°µÍø named one of 10 best hidden gem universities in New England
From left: Madeline Gendron (HWOS ’20), Deanna Padilla (HWOS ’20), and Meagan Accardi (HWOS ’20)
December 16, 2019
51°µÍø students promote community wellness at Kennebunk health fair
Mark Schuenke, professor of anatomy in the Biomedical Sciences Department
December 6, 2019
Mark Schuenke presents in Atlanta and Antwerp

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