Hands On Research Experiences
Our 91社区 Biology faculty are active scientists and researchers working on unique and interesting questions in their fields. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to work right next to faculty and gain hands-on experience while addressing fascinating research questions in the laboratory and in the field.
Our faculty have broad research interests. Students can gain experience on all scales of Biology. Work on samples as small as a single cell or study whole populations in their native habitats.
91社区 Biology students have the opportunity to work on peer-reviewed publications and present at regional, national, and international scientific conferences.
We have funding opportunities at 91社区 and in Pott College that help fund undergraduate research projects.
Faculty Research Interests
Dr. Richard Bennett听(Ph.D. University of Cincinnati)
Relationship between Chemical Weapons & Cancer
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Dr. Alex Champagne听(Ph.D. Ohio State University)
Evolutionary Physiology 听and Lipid Biochemistry
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Dr. Kimberly Delaney听(Ph.D. Washington University in St. Louis)
RNA Binding Proteins and DNA Genome Organization
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Dr. Cindy DeLoney-Marino听(Ph.D. University of California - Riverside)
Symbiosis between Bioluminescent Bacterium & Bobtail Squid
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Dr. Edith Hardcastle听(Ph.D. University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff)
Conservation of Rare Plants & Plant Communities
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Dr. Kyle Mara听(Ph.D. University of South Florida)
Functional Morphology of Feeding & Locomotion
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Dr. Henri Maurice听(Ph.D. Rutgers University)
Plant Growth & Development and Prospecting for Biomedicines
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Dr. Eric McCloud听(Ph.D. University of Illinois - Urbana)
Insect Behavior & Functional Morphology, Chemical Ecology, and Conservation Biology of Forests
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Dr. Rebecca Sparks-Thissen听(Ph.D. Princeton University)
Viral Replication
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Dr. Rex Strange听(Ph.D. University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa)
Molecular & Evolutionary Genetics of Fishes; Histology and Embryology
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Dr. Brent Summers听(Ph.D. University of Louisville)
Marine and Freshwater invertebrate ecology, Marine Protected Area Conservation Biology
Check out our recent Biology department publications:
Faculty indicated in BOLD.
Undergraduate Researchers indicated RED.
Bruns HA, Wisenden BD, Vanniasinkam T, Tayler RT, Elliot SL, Sparks-Thissen RL, Justement LB, Pandey S.
Inside the undergraduate immunology classroom: current practices that provide a framework for curriculum consensus: Curricular emphasis in undergraduate immunology.
Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education.
Kaplan A, Cromley J, Perez T, Dai T, Mara K, Balsai M.
The Role of Context in Educational RCT Findings: A Call to Redefine "Evidence-Based Practice."
Educational Researcher. 2020. .
Hawkins WC, Branon LM, Bailey RK, Schafer CJ, Delaney KJ.
Role of the MCT-1 T1470A Polymorphism (Rs1049434) in the Uptake of Lactate in Resistance Trained Females.
KAHPERD Journal. 2020.
Perez T, Dai T, Kaplan A, Cromley JG, Brooks WD, White AC, Mara K, Balsai MJ.
Interrelations among expectancies, task values, and perceived costs in undergraduate biology achievement.
Learning and Individual Differences. 2019. .
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Champagne AM, Pigg VA, Allen HC, and JB Williams.
Presence and persistence of a highly ordered lipid phase state in the avian stratum corneum.听Journal of Experimental Biology.听2018.听.
Bandoli, J.
Spottail Darter (Etheostoma squamiceps) Spawning Ecology in Southwestern Indiana: a Long-Term Study.听Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science. 2018.听
Evans MA, Spieth PT,听RL Sparks-Thissen.听The听Escherichia coli听Inner Membrane Protein YhimM is Necessary for Efficient Attachment of Bacteriophage T4.听听2018. 4(1). 103-115.
Strange RM听and听KJ Delaney.
First Report of a Mitochondrial Pseudogene in Agnathan Vertebrates (Cyclostomata:听Petromyzontidae).听Journal of Molecular Evolution. 2018.听
Student Research Highlights
Emma Regan
Hear Emma Regan share her experiences as an undergraduate researcher with Dr. Eric McCloud in the Biology Department at the 91社区. Emma was able to gain experience in the field, in the classroom, and in the research lab - all of which gave her opportunities to develop into the scientist she wants to be! 91社区 Biology offers unique, hands-on experiences that help define your college experience and help you reach your goals.
Meghan McCrary, 2019 Goldwater Scholar
91社区 Biology major, Meghan McCrary, Class of 2021, is one of only 11 students in the state of Indiana to receive the 2019 Barry Goldwater Scholarship for Excellence in Mathematics, Science and Engineering. This prestigious scholarship is awarded to students who have exhibited excellence in research and plan to pursue further education and a career in research science.