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- "Drosophila H2Av regulates developmental timing and the global transcriptome"August 12, 2025 — 11 a.m.Hutchinson Hall, Room 140, Lander Auditorium
- TBAAugust 29, 2025 — 3 p.m.Dewey Hall, Room 2110D
- “Collective behavior in fire ants”September 5, 2025 — 3 p.m.Dewey Hall, Room 2110D
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Evolution’s moment of truth
Biologist Al Uy ventures to the South Pacific to answer one of evolution’s biggest mysteries: How do species originate?
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The Department of Biology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe it is our responsibility to redress inequities present in our department and to foster a community in which every member feels welcome, safe, and appreciated.
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Lan-Nhi Phung, Postdoctoral Research Associate
I study the evolution of bowerbirds by trying to understand their sexual selection mechanisms...