Science Abstracts News Archive
he College of Science is thrilled to announce that Dr. Guo-Zhang Zhu has been awarded the prestigious Spring 2026 John Marshall Scholar Award for his exciting project, “Epigenetic Regulation of Mammalian Spermatogenesis.” This competitive award provides Marshall University faculty members with a full semester of teaching release to pursue impactful… Read More
The Department of Chemistry recently launched its Chemistry Research Summer Program (CRSP) with an energetic and inspiring Kick-off Symposium! Students diving into research this summer took the spotlight, giving lightning-fast presentations on the exciting science they’ll be tackling—from molecules to mechanisms and everything in between. It was a fantastic way… Read More
Big congratulations to Biology graduate students Mary Zarilla and Zak Bartholomew, who were each awarded a Fall 2025 Graduate Creative Discovery and Research Award—worth $2,500! Mary, who works in both the Dingess and Axel labs, received funding for her project: “Assessing Mammalian Biodiversity in the Albertine Rift, Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve,… Read More
The Kolling Lab hit the road this spring as Dr. Kolling and eight research students attended the 2025 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) meeting in Chicago. Six students presented posters on their original research conducted in the Kolling Lab, showcasing the exciting work happening right here in… Read More
We’re excited to share that Dr. Robin O’Keefe and Robbie Clark, along with former Biological Sciences students Anna Perella and Elliott Armour Smith, have just published a major paleontology discovery—a brand-new genus of plesiosaur from Canada! This newly identified marine reptile adds a fresh chapter to our understanding of prehistoric… Read More
The Department of Biological Sciences welcomed 70 enthusiastic young scientists from Meadows Elementary School to campus yesterday for an unforgettable hands-on adventure in biology. Fourth and fifth graders stepped into the shoes of real biologists, diving into a day packed with dissections, body system explorations, a tour of the university’s… Read More
It was a night of celebration, inspiration, and a whole lot of chemistry! The annual Chemistry Awards Night lit up the College of Science as students were recognized with awards, scholarships, and fellowships for their outstanding achievements in the field. The evening was skillfully emceed by Dr. John Markiewicz, who… Read More
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… Read More
The College of Science will celebrate its graduating class during the annual Graduate Hooding Ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Don Morris Room of the Memorial Student Center. Family, friends, and members of the Marshall community who cannot attend in person are invited… Read More
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… Read More