UI Biology Advisor

The Undergraduate Academic Advisor for Biology, Biomedical Sciences and Neuroscience majors at the University of Iowa

[UI Biology Advisor @UIBioAdvisor]

This fall's virtual career event will be on September 10, 3-5pm. Go here to register: https://t.co/T1nzQaVzWY

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Biology major and @IowaWBB player, @MCzinano, is featured in this article in Iowa Magazine: https://t.co/4HdGQ7wsem

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Congrats to Bernd Fritzsch, Biology Professor Emeritus, and Karen Elliott Thompson, Assistant Research Scientist (Fritzsch Lab), for a book they edited in 2022, "Evolution of Neurosensory Cells and Systems." The book provides an overview of primary sensory maps of vertebrates.

[University of Iowa Biology DEI @uiowabiodei]

Join the Department of Biology DEI group in celebrating the many women who have shaped the scientific field as we know it. Today, we are taking a look at Dr. Barbara McClintock, a pioneer in the field of genetics that many of us study every day.

[UI Biology Advisor @UIBioAdvisor]

@_JorgeMoreno @uiowabiology @uiowa It was great to see you this weekend, thanks for sharing! :)

[uiowabiology @uiowabiology]

Spring is finally here! Check out these plants and many more in the Biology Greenhouse located on the @uiowa campus on the 4th Floor of Biology Building East. The Greenhouse is open to the university community and the general public. For more info, visit: https://t.co/5r3YR7UUd4

[uiowabiology @uiowabiology]

The @IowaBioAcademy is recruiting for paid research positions for Summer and Fall 2021! Current @uiowa sophomores & juniors considering a graduate degree in the Biosciences & a career in research are encouraged to apply! https://t.co/a3XVR0t1c3
@loriap12 @UIBioAdvisor @UI_AAC

[UI Biology Advisor @UIBioAdvisor]

Not to bug you too much, but here is another great bio course for the spring semester! 🪲🐜🐞

[uiowabiology @uiowabiology]

Spring 2021 course at @uiowa, "Entomology Lab," taught by Dr. Andrew Forbes (@Lord_Forbington)! Study insect behavior, evolution, & ecology, preserve insect collections for scientific research, & more! https://t.co/iVeaFuqzDi
@UIBioAdvisor @UI_AAC @UIowaCLAS

[UI Biology Advisor @UIBioAdvisor]

Today is the final session - Medicine. Hear from Bio alumni on what it is like to apply and attend medical school!

[uiowabiology @uiowabiology]

The UIBIO student org is hosting a Biomedical Sciences Information Week (Nov 9 - 13) w/several virtual events & speakers for medical, dental, pharmacy, & graduate school. For details & the Zoom links, visit: https://t.co/SBIfDL4ZMu
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[UI Biology Advisor @UIBioAdvisor]

If you are looking for classes to help you in a future research career, this one is great!

[uiowabiology @uiowabiology]

Spring 2021 course at @uiowa, "Intro to Scientific Computing," taught by Dr. Bin He (@emptyhb )! Great course to advance a graduate student's thesis work & undergrad students doing honors research! https://t.co/PhQVGZsZ8A
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[UI Biology Advisor @UIBioAdvisor]

Please keep yourself and your loved-ones safe during break!
Plan ahead for Thanksgiving Recess https://t.co/tFfDBSchTF via @YouTube

[UI Biology Advisor @UIBioAdvisor]

My calendar is getting filled up with spring registration appointments. If you don't see an available time, click the arrow button to see the next week. You can schedule appointments 30 days in advance.

[uiowabiology @uiowabiology]

Undergrad students enrolled at a US university & majoring in a STEM field w/GPA of 3.0 or above are encouraged to apply for the NSF REU in Evolutionary Science in Iowa City for summer of 2021! Stipend of $6K, free housing, compensation for food, & more! https://t.co/5uyLO6co1G

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This past summer, the Dept of Biology at @uiowa organized a committee to discuss DEI-related needs & issues. We developed a department-specific statement & a website w/many resources on DEI: https://t.co/4wkuSwxqLo
There is a lot to be done but this is a start. @UIowaCLAS

[Nature Portfolio @NaturePortfolio]

Back to the lab is a free email series for scientists working during these tumultuous times. Sign up to receive resources, advice and tips on topics that researchers told us they needed most right now. https://t.co/whQYQYkmr8

[uiowabiology @uiowabiology]

The UIBIO student org is hosting an event for undergrad students at @uiowa on "How to Get Involved with Research" on Thur, Oct 15 from 5-6pm via Zoom (see link below). The speaker is @loriap12 & a panel of undergrad researchers will answer questions. All UI students are invited.

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Apply to the Underrepresented Students in Sustainability (USS) Mentoring Program by Monday, Oct. 5! USS aims to connect underrepresented undergraduates exploring careers in environmental sustainability w/@uiowa faculty who are passionate about the field. https://t.co/LI3qU737XJ

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The UIBIO student org is hosting an MCAT Info Session on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 5-6pm via Zoom. If you are a pre-med student at @uiowa, join us to learn about important dates, content of the MCAT, & more! This session will be led by undergrads who have already taken the MCAT.

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All @uiowa students interested in a career in the life sciences are encouraged to attend the virtual Exploring Careers in Life Sciences Networking event on Thurs, Sept 10! Join anytime from 3-5pm. Visit https://t.co/B9h31KQ7LO to register & see the list of companies/organizations

[uiowabiology @uiowabiology]

Interested in genealogy, genetics? The PGLC student org at @uiowa discusses these topics & more related to direct-to-consumer DNA testing such as @23andMe. All UI students can join our info session on Wed, Sept 9, 5:30-6:30pm via Zoom (email [email protected] to receive the link)