Biological Sciences
University Faculty Awarded Prestigious Lantis Endowments
Chico State faculty shine as three professors are celebrated for their achievements in research and contributions to their fields.
Student Researchers Share Insight into Summer Projects
CSC² has supported nearly 300 students in undergraduate research projects across the three colleges.
How To: Be a Backyard Biologist
Biological sciences professor Don Miller shares a few of his favorite tips for novice naturalists.
Coral Connections Lead Student-Researcher Toward His Dream
Jaime Lopez has impressed his faculty with an endless passion for sea anemones and corals, with a dream of using research to save them from the effects of climate change.
Fond Farewell: Biological Sciences Professor Emeritus Wes Dempsey
Legendary for his arboretum tours and dedication to the campus trees, Wes Dempsey was a naturalist at heart who inspired thousands to follow in his footsteps.
Pandemic-Themed Class Explores How Science and Society Tackle Germs
In "Pandemics, Germs, and Society," students study vaccine science, information literacy, and how public health measures can restrict the spread of pathogens.
Poop Sleuths: Student Researchers Track COVID-19 in Residence Halls
Two biological sciences faculty and eight students are conducting complex wastewater monitoring in the residence halls to research the virus that causes COVID-19.
Wildcats Do and Dare
What might the world look like if, rather than wondering about some distant future, we took daily action toward the tomorrow of our dreams? Meet Wildcats who are doing exactly that.
CSU, Chico Recognizes 2020–21 Outstanding Faculty
These awards—among the highest at CSU, Chico—celebrate the excellence of eight phenomenal faculty.
Fond Farewell: Biological Sciences Professor Emeritus Bill Derr
Bill Derr's lifelong enthusiasm for biology and the botanical sciences led to a legacy of instilling a similar inspiration in generations of students.
Fond Farewell: Biology Professor Emeritus Richard Demaree
Richard Demaree developed the electron microscope lab at Chico State and advanced its study of parasitology among undergraduate and graduate students.
Faculty Expert: Virology Professor Troy Cline
Virologist Troy Cline shares what stands out to him about the novel coronavirus and how he’s been incorporating the crisis into his lessons.
Fond Farewell: Biology Professor Emeritus Doug Alexander
Doug Alexander's greatest passion was vernal pools—one he loved sharing with his colleagues and students well into retirement.
Sterling O. Mattoon to be Honored with Honorary Doctorate
For more than 75 years, the alumnus and naturalist has been devoted to the research of butterflies and their diminishing habitats within Northern California.
Seven Faculty Earn Professional Achievement Honors
The Professional Achievement Honors recognize exemplary teacher-scholar achievement on our campus.
Worth Sharing: Guenter Accomplishes Rare Artistic Feat
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Biology Lab Goes Fishin’
A student research lab on campus uses fish to pursue treatments for blood-related diseases.