Department of Biological Sciences

Bioblitz 2023 Map

Bioblitz is an annual Kent State event that invites anyone to explore nature and collect data alongside a faculty expert. 

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Kent State researchers presented their findings in the RASP Spring Research and Innovation Forum. 

Kent State Today
Pitcher Plants inside the Herrick Conservatory

Some plants on campus are hungry for more than just water and sunlight. 

Tabitha Ludwiczak, who worked extensively on the project, graduated with a BS in Zoology in Spring 2022

When driving in the rain, it is unlikely that you have thought much about how the environment is affected, let alone how nearby aquatic sources are impacted.

A close-up shot of a bee on a flower in the Beyer-Murin Gardens on the Kent Campus. Photo by Robert Christy

Over half of the described species in the world are insects. Although many people think of insects as pests, they play vital roles and have a big impact on our invaluable ecosystems, as pollinators, helping break down wastes, and as an essential food source for many other organisms.

Environmental Science and Design Research Institute
Wharton State Forest coastline

Saying "yes" to everything landed Kathryn Burns in the middle of New Jersey's coastal wetlands