Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from WFU Biology! We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year!
Dr. William K. Smith comments on smoke from the mountain
Dr. William K. Smith, Professor of Biology & Reynolds Babcock Chair, commented on the local wildfire that occurred on Sauratown Mountain in Stokes County this month for the Winston-Salem Journal. Some of the smoke’s particulate matter could settle in the mountains valley and pose a risk to people with pre-existing respiratory problems.” – Dr. William...
Proposals Funded in 2021
Congratulations! We are proud to announce that WFU Biology members have had the following proposals funded: Dr. James Pease‘s proposal entitled “Collaborative Research: BEE: Bridging the ecology and evolution of East African Acacias across time and space: genomics, ecosystem, and diversification” has been funded by the National Science Foundation. Dr. Miles Silman‘s proposal entitled “Advanced...
Interested in PhD or paid Masters in Biology?
Interested in PhD or paid Masters programs in Biology? Join us on November 8, 2021, at 5 PM (EDT) for a virtual session to learn more about Wake Forest University’s Biology graduate programs! You’ll get to hear about departmental themes, tips for applying, live Q&A, and chat with current students. —- Registration link below: https://forms.gle/498rhinue9d6ke6C9
Sullivan Scholarship in Biology 2022-23
The Sullivan Scholarship in Biology application deadline for the 2022-23 academic year is February 6, 2022. Apply using the following website link: Support for Undergraduate Research Undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing biological studies beyond the classroom at Wake Forest may apply to support these and similar activities: Off-campus summer experiences at a research...
Search: Assistant Professor Quantitative Ecology
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Quantitative Ecology, Department of Biology The Wake Forest University Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Quantitative Ecology who studies natural populations, communities, or ecosystems. We seek a colleague answering fundamental questions about organisms in natural environments, using expertise in statistical inference, quantitative methods, and/or mathematical modelling....
Job Searches 2022: Neuroethologist, Cell/Molecular Biologist, Quantitative Ecologist
The Department of Biology at Wake Forest University invites applications for three full-time, tenure-track faculty positions, with a start date of July 1, 2022. We are seeking candidates in the disciplines of neuroethology, quantitative ecology, and molecular cell biology. Candidates for the neuroethologist position will study natural behavior in animals using any combination of networking,...
WFU Biology Alumni: Danny Lough
Danny Lough (M.S., Biology, ’17), WFU Biology Alumni from Dr. Miles Silman‘s lab, was featured in the Yadkin Valley Magazine’s September-October 2021 Issue. Lucky for the Yadkin Valley, Danny Lough earned a scholarship to Wake Forest University where he received his Masters degree. …Now as Davie County’s 4-H agent, Danny’s enthusiasm for the organization is...