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Category: Biology

Mario M. Casabona Future Scientists Program Student Participants and Mentors

Future Scientists Program brings out the best in our students

Students from throughout CSAM took to the stage to wow both judges and guests with their research.

Aline in the lab when she was a student here at MSU

Biology Alumni Spotlight – Aline de Oliveira ’09 ’11

Now at Johnson & Johnson, Aline studied here, then was advised by a fellow alum earning her Ph.D at Seton Hall.

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Marine Biology Master’s student takes flight researching with drones

Lauren O’Neil and Dr. Amy Ferdinand are conducting a study at a pond located in Byram Township in Sussex County, where Lauren is studying the biology of a species of freshwater clam.

Dr. John Smallwood with an American Kestrel

John Smallwood, Biology, Elected American Ornithological Society Fellow

The American Ornithological Society (AOS), the most prestigious professional society in the discipline, chooses Fellows based on their exceptional and sustained contributions to ornithology.

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Helping STEM Pioneers Succeed

An interdisciplinary team led by Dr. Dirk Vanderklein (Biology) and funded by the National Science Foundation’s Education Dept. seek to help first generation students succeed in STEM majors. Others on the project include Nina Goodey (Chemistry), Joshua Galster (EAES) and Julie Dalley (Research Academy for University Learning)

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Darwin Day Celebration

Funded by Madelon Wehner, students presented posters of their research and the day concluded with a lecture given by Eric Wieschaus, Nobel Laureate.

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The ASBMB Student Chapters welcome Quinn Vega as its new chairman

The ASBMB Student Chapters is devoted to building a national network of undergraduate students and faculty members for the advancement of research, education and science outreach.

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Darwin Day – Featuring Nobel Laureate Dr. Eric Wieschaus as Keynote Speaker at First Wehner Student Research Symposium

Arianna, Norhan, and Doriann finding the diameter of a tree

Trees of Montclair

Faculty and students piloted a project seeking to map the tress along the streets of Montclair.

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Clinging Jellyfish Arrive at Montclair State

University partners with Department of Environmental Protection to study tiny, toxic stingers

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What you can do to reduce the global jellyfish explosion

As the beach season commences learn how you can help in controlling the jellyfish population. Article features insights from Dr. Paul Bologna, Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences

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Montclair State Hosts Earth Day Press Conference with U.S. Senators Booker and Menendez

Senators announce legislative effort to prohibit seismic offshore fossil fuel exploration in N.J.