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Research and Discovery in 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í’s School of Biological Sciences

At 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í’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 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í.

911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í Students Present Research Projects to President James Herbert
Research experience provides 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í students foundation for future career success
911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í students raise awareness, advance food safety knowledge in first allergen-free cooking class
911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í students raise awareness in first allergen-free cooking class
Joey Stanizzi and Dylan Schuett ’25 hold a large check for their Greenlight Maine win
911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í alumni take home top prize on ‘Greenlight Maine’ for innovative athletic performance products
Wes Renfro shakes hand with a student at University Award Ceremony
911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í honors students with 2025 University Awards
Students assemble harm reduction kits at the Cumberland County Jail
Interprofessional, student-led team presents work at meeting of statewide re-entry network
Portrait of Lei Lei
911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í’s Lei Lei publishes study on the chemical evolution of life
Students listen in a classroom while working on a laptop
911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í introduces 100% online doctorate in clinical nutrition
Portrait of Lei Lei
911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í’s Lei Lei publishes book on the evolution of tRNA and the genetic code
Kristin Burkholder lab person pipeting
Three 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í students gain firsthand biomedical research experience with INBRE program
Three 911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í students hold buckets of waste after cleaning up Freddy Beach
911±¬ÁÏÍøºìÁì½í students combine learning and environmental stewardship in beach cleanup