Welcome to Biology at SSU!
The Department of Biology offers a dynamic learning environment, exciting research and training opportunities and intensive mentoring of students at all levels. Our faculty are not only dedicated educators but also active scholars who engage in primary research to address diverse topics in the biological sciences.
The overall mission of our undergraduate and graduate programs is to educate the next generation of scholars, professionals and citizens so that they are prepared to meet the biological, environmental and technological challenges of the future.
Areas of educational and research activities include ecology, conservation and evolutionary biology, genetics, molecular and cell biology, and physiology.
Please feel free to contact any of the department faculty or staff if you have questions about our programs, or email biology@sonoma.edu.
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Announcements
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Huge Congratulations to Dr. Lisa Hua and the Hua Lab on receiving Sonoma State's first ever grant from the National Institutes of Health! The Hua Lab will use the funds to research chromosome organization and division. Way to go Hua Lab team!
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A very Happy Graduation to all our Biology graduates! Best of luck to you as you navigate your post-SSU future!
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Registration for Fall 2024 is coming soon! Now is the time to check in with your Biology advisor to make sure you are on track. You can find your advisor on your MySSU account or email biology@sonoma.edu to find your advisor!
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The Department of Biology is beyond proud to announce Dr. Daniel Crocker as one of five honorees of the prestigious Wang Family Excellence Award! This award honors exceptional contributions in teaching, scholarship and service to CSU students. Congratulations, Dr. Crocker!