ALUMNUS
Spotlight
ROJESH SHRESTHA Biology
After moving from Nepal to study in the United States , Rojesh found his niche at Stevenson . “ Recently I was doing ecology research and spent most of my time in a kayak collecting samples and fishing . Now I ’ m working in a lab investigating the role of ubiquitination gene in C . elegans and mouse embryonic cells . In the past , I ’ ve volunteered at health clinics in America and Nepal , and I was a part of Stevenson ’ s Summer Science Scholars Research program .
“ I am very grateful for the support of the faculty here at Stevenson — they have provided me with encouragement along the way and helped me to become a better professional .” After graduation , Rojesh is applying to medical school and hopes to volunteer with Medicines Sans Frontiers ( Doctors Without Borders ) one day .
A SAMPLING OF COURSES IN BIOLOGY
Animal Physiology Cell Biology Diversity of Life Genetics Human Anatomy Human Physiology Immunology Mammalian Nutrition Microbiology Parasitology
The field of biology is constantly advancing and is always in need of well-prepared science professionals . As biology majors at Stevenson , students receive a strong foundation in the breadth of disciplines that make up the biological sciences . They build upon this foundation by choosing specialized electives in their fields of interest .
Biology majors at SU have ample opportunities to participate in research with faculty in cutting edge fields throughout their college career . Through the senior capstone course , independent , career-oriented experience is gained . Based on personal career goals , students may choose either independent laboratory or field research experience on- or off-campus , or they may choose to complete an internship with a company , agency , or organization in a field of their choice . Faculty and staff within the School work with each student to create an optimal capstone experience .
Graduates are well prepared for careers in biomedical research or industry as well as for admission to a wide variety of graduate programs and professional schools . Graduates of the biology program have gone on to employment in the biotechnology industry , masters and doctoral degree programs in various fields , and professional programs in medicine , physical therapy , dentistry , physician assistant , veterinary medicine and others . In addition , students receiving their bachelor ’ s degree in biology may continue on to receive their Master of Arts in Teaching ( M . A . T .) at Stevenson or their Master of Science ( M . S .) in Forensic Sciences , in either the traditional or the combined B . S . to M . A . T . or B . S . to M . S . options . For more information , see pages 14-17 in this brochure .
BIOLOGY
Bachelor of Science Minor available in this area of study .
WENDY L . KIMBER
Chair , Biological Sciences and Professor , Biology ; B . Sc ., Wolverhampton University ; Ph . D ., The University of Edinburgh
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