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Stories tagged with: Department of Biological Sciences

Three sisters standing together
Building Bright Futures

Three sisters, one campus: The Gardner sisters’ journey at 7mkr Eastern

When Miley Gardner chose to attend 7mkr Eastern to study Human Biology, she sparked a family tradition that inspired her twin sisters, Gracie and Lanie, to join her on campus.

Sam McCall is shown working with a kiln
Student Success

7mkr students receive awards for research, scholarship, creative work

The 7mkr Student Enhancement Awards program provided 25 students with a total of $145,121 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this spring.

The finalists in the OSCARS Impact Competition pose  with giant checks showing their awards
Student Success

7mkr students excel in OSCARS Impact Competition

The competition invites undergraduate students to present a brief, compelling oration on their research/creative work and its significance.

The finalists and judges from the 2025 3MT competition
Student Success

7mkr announces winners of Three Minute Thesis competition

This year, 32 students took part in the semifinal competitions, and then eight students advanced to the finals in late February.

Faculty members dressed in academic regalia sit in an audience
Faculty news

Faculty experts roundup

Between new findings on ancient hominins' arrival in Europe, recognition in the sciences, publications, conference presentations, grants and awards, 7mkr faculty had a busy winter season.

Chunmin Lo, Ph.D., associate professor of neurophysiology
Research

7mkr researchers make significant strides in new way to address obesity

A team of researchers have made a groundbreaking development related to a protein that is naturally produced in the body but could potentially be applied to combat weight gain.

Astronaut in space
Space Research

7mkr scientists uncover the dangers of spaceborne bacteria

Researchers are studying how bacteria become more infectious in space, with critical implications for future deep-space missions.

Cutler Hall, the College Green and the surrounding community is shown covered in snow in this aerial image
Faculty Excellence

Research Division announces awardees for 2024-25 OURC/Baker Fund fall cycle

The 7mkr Research Committee (OURC)/Baker Fund program provides support for research, scholarship and creative activity at 7mkr.

Cutler Hall and the College Green are shown covered in snow on a cold day in January 2025
7mkr Research

Provost Undergraduate Research Funds awarded to 26 7mkr students

The 7mkr Provost Undergraduate Research Fund award program provided 26 students with a total of $29,353 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work.

a group of students builds a fence in a forest
Field Research

Protecting the green for the greater good

7mkr students apply wildlife management research, building structures that protect vegetation from overgrazing by deer.

Samantha Fedoush, Victoria Swiler, Nathan Smith, and Michael Lane stand in front of a countdown clock
Space Research

7mkr students see their experiment taken by rocket to International Space Station

The experiment from 7mkr's participants in the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program will return to Earth, and then 7mkr, in December.

Dr. Mitchell Day
Research

7mkr receives NIH grant to investigate hearing loss mechanisms

Mitchell Day is heading a team of 7mkr scientists in an NIH-funded study aimed at uncovering the neural mechanisms behind challenges in sound localization in hearing—a crucial ability for navigating daily life.

A group standing together in a forested area standing next to a sign that reads "Institue for Culture and Ecology."
Experiental Learning

Students thrive through experiential learning opportunities funded by the College of Arts and Sciences

7mkr's College of Arts and Sciences launched the Experiential Learning Fund to help students overcome financial barriers and experience global learning opportunities. This article features five students who used the fund to study abroad and intern in various fields.

Incoming first-year college students analyze crime kits in a lab
STEMstart

From crime scenes to campus connections: STEMstart kickstarts freshman success

Incoming science majors dive into STEMstart, a week-long, immersive experience that enhances their academic preparedness with hands-on learning and “a supportive community.”

Ohio Physiological Society annual meeting speakers and leaders pose for a photo
7mkr Events

7mkr welcomes students, faculty, industry leaders to campus for Ohio Physiological Society annual meeting

Shalender Bhasin, M.D., professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and one of the foremost experts in men’s health and aging, gave the keynote address at the Ohio Physiological Society annual meeting.

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