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...
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...
2021 Publications
Congratulations! We are proud to announce that WFU Biology members (grad students in bold) have had the following papers published: Chapman JM, Muday GK. Flavonols modulate lateral root emergence by scavenging reactive oxygen species in Arabidopsis thaliana. J Biol Chem. 2021 Jan-Jun;296:100222. doi: 10.1074/jbc.RA120.014543. Epub 2020 Dec 25. PMID: 33839683; PMCID: PMC7948594. Freund CA., KE...
Seminar: WFU President Wente
Special WFU Biology seminar on Monday, August 23, at 4 pm in Winston Hall 126 & Online. Susan R. Wente, Ph.D., Wake Forest University President & Distinguished University Professor of Biology and Biochemistry, will give a seminar talk titled “Gatekeepers of the Nucleus.” Email zhangk@wfu.edu for the Zoom link. To view upcoming, exciting WFU Biology...
Congratulations, Jennifer Howard!
Congratulations, Jennifer Howard! Jennifer Howard received the Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award, for her important contributions to developing new laboratory exercises in BIO 101, for her mentoring of other graduate students in teaching, and for her education and outreach managing a Biology department @wfubiology social media account [Twitter] and communication. (Jennifer plans to defend her PhD...