{"id":1421,"date":"2017-11-15T18:41:38","date_gmt":"2017-11-15T18:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/biological-sciences\/?page_id=1421"},"modified":"2018-04-09T09:12:10","modified_gmt":"2018-04-09T16:12:10","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/department-biological-sciences\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the News<\/h1>\n

Find out what’s happening in the Department of Biological Sciences at NAU<\/h2>\n\n
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\n Premed Scholarship Opportunities for 2021-2022<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n

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\n There are 3 premed scholarships open for students interested in pursuing a healthcare career: Carsten Buckley Scholarship for students interested in applying to a competitive graduate healthcare program (Flyer) Russell Jones Scholarship for students interested in pursuing a career in Optometry (students not interested in optometry are also able to apply!) (Flyer) Bob J. Barber Scholarship for students interested in pursuing a career in Dentistry (students not interested in dentistry are also able to apply!) (Flyer) Visit the NAU premed…\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n 2020 Biological Sciences Scholarship Winners<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n

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\n Brian Layton Cardall Memorial Scholarship Emily Palmquist In collaboration with the US Geological Survey, she investigates how riparian plant species along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park are affected by varying flood regimes as dams and flow management along the Colorado River have significantly altered the geomorphology of the river, the structure and function of plant communities, and the associated riparian animal populations (including fish and birds). Once she completes her doctorate, she looks forward to continuing her…\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n 2019 Biological Sciences Undergraduate Awards<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n

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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Department of Biological Sciences 2019 Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony 2019 April 23, 4:00-5:00 pm, Wettaw Lobby Remarks by Dr. Diana Elder, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Dr. Jason Wilder, Chair, Department of Biological Sciences \u00a0 Awardees Dr. Russell P. Balda Scholarship in Biology Nicole Fornabaio \u2013 Presented by: Dr. Adonna Rometo         Arizona Flycasters Club Scholarship\u00a0 Phillip Kalaniopio\u00a0\u2013 Presented by: Dr. Matthew Salanga Eugene and Margery Bayless Scholarship\u00a0 Kyle Ghaby \u2013…\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n NAU Biology Professor Highlighted on NBC and NPR<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n

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\n Distinguished professor Dr. Nathan Nieto was recently highlighted by NBC Nightly News and NPR for his labs groundbreaking research on tick-borne illnesses. Read more here: NBC - 'Citizen Scientists' Take On Growing Threat Of Tick-Borne Diseases NPR - Researchers Study Thousands Of Ticks Collected By The People They Bit\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n Faculty, Graduate Student, and Staff Awards<\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n

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\n May 2, 2018 Graduate Student Awards Outstanding Graduate Student in Biological Sciences \n\n \n \n \nMolly Bechtel \n<\/span>\n <\/span>\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant in Biological Sciences
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\n \n\n \n \n \nMichael Rotter \n<\/span>\n <\/span>\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n \n<\/div>\n<\/div> Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award in Biological Sciences \n\n \n \n \nDrew Peltier \n<\/span>\n <\/span>\n \n <\/span>\n <\/span>\n Best Published Paper by a Graduate Student in Biology Rebecca Beresic-Perrins Dr. Beresic-Perrins' article: Helobdella\u00a0blinni\u00a0sp. n. (Hirudinida,\u00a0Glossiphoniidae) a new species inhabiting Montezuma Well, Arizona, USA Outstanding Service to the Biology Department…\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n\n
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