Department of Biological Sciences
Kent State’s New Outdoor Biological Research Station Takes Flight
Kent State University is taking a big step forward in its ecological and evolutionary research with the establishment of its new on-campus Outdoor Vivarium for Oviparous Microbiomes – a dynamic new aviary facility located on the eastern edge of the Kent Campus near a thriving wetland.Led by Assistan…
IN A FLASH: Get Some Green For Your Garden
The Spring 2025 Plant Sale at the Herrick Conservatory begins on Monday, April 28 and runs through Friday, May 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. The sale of these student-grown vegetables, herbs, flowers and houseplants support the Herrick Conservatory and associated student organizations.
Genomic Study Reveals Secrets Behind the Invasion Success of the Avian Vampire Fly in the Galápagos Islands
A new study led by a Kent State University Biological Sciences professor has uncovered how the avian vampire fly (Philornis downsi) has successfully invaded the Galápagos Islands, threatening the region’s unique bird species. Published in the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution, the r…
Researchers Publish Groundbreaking Study on Environmental Impact of East Palestine Chemical Spill
Researchers from Kent State University and other institutions have published a study in the Royal Society of Chemistry's journal titled “Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts,” detailing the environmental consequences of the chemical spill and burn following a Norfolk Southern train derailm…
Honors College Student’s Journey Goes From Research Lab to Italy
Senior Abygail Deemer, a pre-med major, is one of 404 Honors College students who are majoring in health-related fields.
Kinsman-Costello Gives Update on Ohio’s Wetland Restoration Efforts and the Impact on Lake Erie
Ohio is investing millions of dollars in wetland restoration projects as part of the H2Ohio Initiative, a major environmental effort aimed at tackling the pervasive problem of eutrophication in the state’s lakes and rivers. One of the primary regions benefiting from this initiative is the West…
Innovative Immunotherapy Shows Promise in Early Clinical Trial for Breast Cancer
A groundbreaking phase one clinical trial exploring a novel cell-based immunotherapy for breast cancer has been accepted for publication in JAMA Oncology.
INTRODUCING MEGAN BRATTLEY - HONORS STUDENT, ATHLETE AND FUTURE ONCOLOGIST
Megan Brattley, an Honors College senior graduating this spring 2025, was recruited by Kent State University as a softball player from the small town of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. For two years, she played her heart out on Kent State’s softball team as both a catcher and utility player, taking a break this year to focus on her academic goals, with sights set on a career in oncology.
Brager Gives Keynote Speech at Veterans Day Commemoration
Students, faculty and veterans met at the Student Green for an early Veterans Day Commemoration on Friday, November 8. The university’s Army and Air Force ROTC groups stood beside local veterans for a flag-raising ceremony and speeches, along with keynote speaker and Alumna Major Alison Brager, Ph.D…
It's the Great Pumpkin, Kent State!
There's a massive pumpkin inviting visitors to guess its weight inside the Herrick Conservatory. It's an annual tradition presented by student volunteers studying in the Department of Biological Sciences.