Biological Sciences News Archive
We’re celebrating some major scientific wins! The College of Science is thrilled to announce that Dr. Eugene Shakirov and Dr. Kyle Palmquist have each received the esteemed CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation—one of the most competitive and prestigious honors for early-career faculty. Together, their awards total nearly $1.8 million in support for groundbreaking
The College of Science proudly celebrated a night of excellence as several outstanding students, faculty, and staff were honored at the 2024–2025 Student Success Champions Award Ceremony. Among this year’s champions were: Jacob Longoria, Academic Advisor Dr. Thomas Jones, Associate Professor, Natural Resources and the Environment Dr. Sean McBride, Associate Professor, Physics Katherine Meek, Pre-Med
Ten students were selected to participate in the 10-week Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program at Marshall University. The objective of the SURE program is to enhance the intellectual infrastructure of the state by supporting undergraduates who are interested in performing research in any STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). This program has been
The Marshall University College of Science proudly celebrates Earth Day by recognizing a significant milestone in the global reach of its Herbarium collection. Two years after data from the Marshall University Herbarium was made available through the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), its contributions to scientific research have grown steadily. To date, data from the
Dr. Pamela Puppo, faculty member in the College of Science, along with two of her graduate students, recently participated in the West Virginia Native Plant Society Spring Meeting. As part of the event, the group joined fellow plant enthusiasts for a scenic and educational walk along Leading Creek. The outing provided an excellent opportunity for
The Spring General Faculty Meeting was held at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 10, in the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center, was also available on livestream. During the meeting, two College of Science faculty were recognized for their outstanding dedication to students. Dr. Kyle Palmquist was awarded the John & Francis Rucker Graduate Advisor of
Congratulations, Dr. Holly Cyphert! Dr. Cyphert has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Honors Faculty Fellow – Recognition of Excellence distinction, awarded by the Honors College in celebration of extraordinary teaching and mentorship in an honors-designated course. She is being recognized for her outstanding work in BSC120H where she has continuously encouraged and
High School Science Day was a huge success for all involved! Thank you to all the teachers and chaperones that attended the 2025 Marshall University High School Science Day on April 7th! Over 500 students from 14 schools across the region attended. This event was made possible in part through the NASA West Virginia Space
Marshall University Biology student and Yeager Scholar Asha Bora has been selected to participate in the competitive Amgen Scholars undergraduate research program this summer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The nine-week program includes hands-on research in a campus laboratory alongside a faculty mentor, on-campus housing with other scholars, and participation in
Students from Marshall University’s College of Science showcased their groundbreaking research at the Twentieth Annual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol in Charleston, WV! This event gives students the invaluable opportunity to present their work to state lawmakers and leaders, demonstrating the real-world impact of scientific discovery. By sharing their research at the Capitol, our