Tag Archives: Biology
How UM-Flint helped Da'Quan become an Anatomy PhD student
Da'Quan Craven's life was transformed during his time as a University of Michigan-Flint student. He wasn't an exemplary student in high school, but moving four times across three different cities would have an effect on anyone's studies. His goals were simple when he started college. "I didn't want to be poor anymore," Da'Quan says of[…]
New Murchie Science Building Wing Opens at the University of Michigan-Flint
A 33-year-old building on campus is transformed thanks to a significant expansion that is adding 61,000 square feet of academic space to UM-Flint.
20 ways UM-Flint CAS innovated in 2020 (Part 1)
It goes without saying: This year has been filled with unprecedented hardships. Students, faculty, and staff across the UM-Flint community have encountered countless challenges that often change from week to week.
Fighting back: Holly Attebury's cancer research studies began at UM-Flint
When Holly Attebury's father passed away from pancreatic cancer, she knew that she wanted to make a difference in researching treatments for the highly aggressive disease.
New UM-Flint Student Government president focuses on engagement, DEI and sustainability
With aims to make a difference for fellow students, Samantha Uptmor has stepped into the role of University of Michigan-Flint Student Government president for the 2020-2021 school year.
MSB Expansion will transform STEM learning at UM-Flint
After construction paused for nearly two months due to COVID-19, work has resumed on the 61,000 sq. ft. expansion to UM-Flint's Murchie Science Building. Featuring ample laboratory spaces with state-of-the-art equipment, innovative active learning classrooms, and plentiful collaboration spaces for students, the design of the MSB Expansion emphasizes accessibility, innovation, and support in the STEM[…]
Wreaking havoc: Invasive species in Michigan
February 24-28 is National Invasive Species Awareness Week, a time to learn more about the exotic species that are having adverse effects on the local environment as well as the economy.
While invasive species are a problem the world over, Michigan is particularly vulnerable thanks to the Great Lakes, which serve as shipping routes for international vessels. More than 180 invasive species now call the Great Lakes home.
Associate Professor of Biology Heather Dawson sat down to highlight three of Michigan's most invasive species.
If you're interested in learning more, consider UM-Flint's undergraduate program in Wildlife Biology or the M.S. in Biology, both of which offer hands-on research opportunities for students.
UM-Flint faculty, students help U-M on the path to carbon neutrality
UM-Flint faculty Heather Dawson and Rebecca Tonietto are leading a group of six students as part of a biosequestration internal analysis team as part of U-M's President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality.
Serving the underserved: UM-Flint alumna's journey from Sudan to Stanford
Yousra Mohamed '19 always knew she wanted to help others, especially those in underserved communities. At the University of Michigan-Flint, she found her path.
Gone fishing: Hamilton Dam removal offers research opportunities for wildlife biology
UM-Flint faculty and students are conducting research to learn how the removal of the Hamilton Dam affects the local ecology.