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College of Science invites families to free Science Fun Day this Saturday
March 26, 2026 · Outreach, Science Abstracts
The College of Science is gearing up for an exciting afternoon of hands-on exploration at its Family Science Fun Day, happening this coming Saturday, March 28, in the Science Building. From 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., families are invited to enjoy a free, interactive experience designed to spark curiosity and celebrate… Read More
Chemistry students publish with faculty mentor in Scientific Reports
The Department of Chemistry is celebrating a standout research achievement as Dr. Yongick Kim and three undergraduate students have coauthored a peer-reviewed publication in Scientific Reports. The article, titled “Effects of sodium chloride on circadian period and temperature compensation of KaiC phosphorylation,” includes undergraduate coauthors Eugene Kim, Makayla Adams, and… Read More
College of Science hosts 12th annual West Virginia Science Olympiad tournament
March 19, 2026 · Outreach, Science Abstracts
The Marshall University College of Science welcomed top student competitors from across the state on March 7, 2026, for West Virginia’s 12th annual Science Olympiad State Tournament. The event brought together middle and high school teams for a full day of fast-paced, hands-on STEM competition. Part… Read More
Environmental Science students take Spring Break global in the Philippines
March 17, 2026 · Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Natural Resources & Earth Sciences, Science Abstracts
Instead of a traditional Spring Break, a group of College of Science students took their learning across the globe with a two-week trip to Bacolod on Negros Island in the Philippines. The experience, organized by Dr. Tom Jones, Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources and Earth Sciences, blended… Read More
Math & Physics celebrates Pi Day with pies, philanthropy, and plenty of fun
Students and faculty in the Department of Mathematics & Physics turned Pi Day into a memorable mix of math spirit and community support this year, complete with friendly competition and a pie-filled finale. In the lead-up to the celebration, the Pi Mu Epsilon Math Club invited students to vote with… Read More
Biology hosts NASA Outreach Day for Meadows Elementary students
Dr. Holly Cyphert, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, recently hosted a NASA Outreach Day that brought seventy fourth- and fifth-grade students from Meadows Elementary to campus for a full day of hands-on science exploration. Throughout the day, students rotated through interactive activities in the physiology lab, where… Read More
College of Science hosts Family Science Fun Day
February 19, 2026 · Outreach, Science Abstracts
The College of Science invites families from the community to spend a day exploring science together during this year’s Family Science Fun Day on March 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. Children and their families will enjoy hands-on, interactive activities at stations located throughout all floors of the Science Building. Read More
Biology researchers showcase grazing and climate work at annual meeting
The Department of Biological Sciences at the College of Science proudly highlights recent presentations by members of the Palmquist lab at the 2026 Society for Range Management Annual Meeting held February 7–11 in Monterey, California. The event brought together researchers, land managers, ranchers, students, and agency professionals to explore rangeland… Read More
Biology grad student earns Appalachian Headwaters grant to study chickadee hybridization
A graduate student in the Department of Biological Sciences at the College of Science is receiving support for his research from a regional nonprofit dedicated to environmental education and restoration. Brian Brillhart, a master’s student at Marshall University, has been awarded a mini research grant from Appalachian Headwaters, a Lewisburg-based… Read More
Mathematics welcomes new Pi Mu Epsilon honor society members
The Marshall University College of Science recently celebrated the induction of new members into its Pi Mu Epsilon chapter, recognizing outstanding achievement in mathematics. On Friday, January 30, the Marshall chapter inducted Michael Davis, Belle Divine, Fred Dohring, Niko Faulcon, Lauren Hutchison, Cameron Loader, Katelyn Parker, Alex Patterson, and Rahson… Read More