Department of Biological Sciences
Student Video Exhibit Features Chimney Swifts of Kent
Since she was a child, Caitlyn Skilton, a recent graduate of the zoology program at Kent State University, has harbored a passion for ecology, with a deep love for birds of all kinds. She chose to extend this love in her undergraduate work at Kent State. On December 1, Skilton, who also minored in photojournalism, hosted a reception for her “Flight of the Chimney Swift” immersive multimedia exhibit in the Design Innovation (DI) Hub’s Blank_Lab.
Tiny Insects Play a Big Role in Forest Recovery
Kent State researchers are studying the ways that insects help in the recovery of forests.
IN A FLASH: The Glow from the Grow
The greenhouses behind Cunningham Hall cast a warm glow at night.
Insect Declines Threaten Ecosystems, but Solutions Offer Hope
Insects, including dung beetles, are essential contributors to our ecosystem, but their populations are facing alarming declines, according to recent research. Kent State University Associate Professor Christie Bahlai, Ph.D., an expert at tracking insect populations, spoke to Nebraska Public Media about the issue.
‘I Try to Have Fun and Experiment With Different Angles and Depths’
Kent State senior Sydney Weber sees extraordinary images through her lens and an exciting career in her future.
Rolling Out the (Rain) Barrels to Support Student Programs
A week-long fundraising plant event on campus will benefit the Herrick Conservatory.
Investigating Nature at Bioblitz 2023
Bioblitz is an annual Kent State event that invites anyone to explore nature and collect data alongside a faculty expert.
Biological Sciences Researchers Exploring the Role of Brain Hormones in Development
