The Hilbish lab published a new study in Molecular Ecology
Learn more about gene plasticity in hybrids
Drs. David Wethey and Sarah Woodin published a new study in Remote Sensing
Learn more about high spatial resolution sea surface temperature retrievals
The Hilbish lab published a new study in Ecology and Evolution
Discover how hybrid zones can persist for indefinite periods
Cleber Ten Caten and Dr. Tad Dallas published a new study in the Journal of Animal Ecology
Learn more about plant-frugivore interactions across different latitudes
The Davis lab published a new study in Genome Medicine
Discover how mice with pituitary malformations help identify human cases of hypopituitarism
USC biologist revives historic moth and butterfly collection
What started as a hobby taking photos of butterflies at a community garden gave Allie Fletcher a jumpstart to a future in ecology research. Now, she's helping build one of the largest single-site insect databases in the country, while discovering and identifying species never documented in South Carolina.
Drs. Kristen Hogan, Andy Schumpert, and Amanda Zeigler receive a CIEL grant
Funds provide support for developing or revising a course that provides students with the opportunity to engage in beyond the classroom experiences.
Honors College student wins Truman Scholarship
Reese Lycan embodies the spirit of the Truman Scholarship. With an eye on becoming a physician, the Honors College junior from Lexington, Kentucky, also wants to advocate for better health care access, particularly for low-income residents of rural Appalachia.
Biology major's research experiences inspire her to help others
When Vrutti Patel transferred to the University of South Carolina, she wanted to expand her horizons and get out of her comfort zone. In pursuit of her goal, the fourth-year biological sciences major has participated in undergraduate research and gotten involved with the on-campus organization the Alliance for Women in STEM.
Darren Manuela and Dr. Mingli Xu published a new study in the Journal of Experimental Botany
Learn more about the growth of bracts, the leaves subtending the flowers
Nikita Kirkise, Graham McLaughlin and Katelyn Rygel awarded a SPARC Graduate Research Grant
Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research, the SPARC Graduate Research Grant is a merit-based award designed to ignite research and creative excellence across all disciplines at USC.
Dr. Tim Mousseau and colleagues published a new study in PNAS
Discover what happened to worms in Chernobyl!
Drs. Kristiaan Merritt and Tammi Richardson published a new study in the Journal of Phycology
Discover the multiple colors of cryptophytes
The Armstrong lab published a new study in Developmental Biology
Discover the mechanisms by which adipose nutrient sensing remote controls the ovary.
Dr. Dan Speiser and colleagues published a new study in Science
Learn more about the evolution of visual systems
Ymani Wright and Dr. Alissa Armstrong published a study in microPublication Biology
Discover where amino acid transporters are present in Drosophila
Dr. Tammi Richardson receives the 2024 SEC Faculty Achievement Award
The award recognizes faculty from SEC member universities with outstanding records in research and scholarship.
Drs. Stephanie Ackerson and Trey Franklin receive a Two Thumbs Up Award
This award recognizes faculty and staff members who have made a difference for students with disabilities.
Biology research course brings fresh perspectives into undergraduate research
Last semester, when Adara “Auden” Grant enrolled in the Research in Biology course to fulfill lab requirements for their major, they discovered a supportive community and gained confidence in their research skills through BIOL 498, a student-driven course offering hands-on research experience and individualized support for up to 15 undergraduates.
Congratulations to our new Magellan scholars!
The Magellan Scholars program was created to enrich the academic experience of our undergraduates through research opportunities in all disciplines.
Biology major reflects on his experience with the SC Internship Program
Keynan Kennedy, a fourth-year biological student in the College of Arts and Science, walks us through his experience with the South Carolina Internship Program while he reflects on his journey at the university.
The Stone lab published a new study in Limnology and Oceanography
Learn more about diel vertical migration in oceans
The Ely lab published a new book chapter in Methods in Molecular Biology
Learn more about bacteriophage diversity
The Dudycha and Richardson labs published a new study in Protist
Discover the early history of cryptophytes
