Biology Department

Biology helps us understand ourselves, other species, and our place in the earth's ecology, and what life is and how it functions.
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Biology is the study of living organisms. In order to understand ourselves, other species, and our place in the earth's ecology, we need to understand what life is and how it functions.

In the 21st century, we have come to understand life at the molecular and cellular level to the point we can forever change life on earth. Advances in genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics will revolutionize health care, the food we eat, improve our environment, and if we choose to, alter human life itself. We are also learning about the effects our species has on other species and the earth’s environment. 


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STEMM Student Expo highlights first-year to senior projects, collaborations on Dec. 12 Featured Image

STEMM Student Expo highlights first-year to senior projects, collaborations on Dec. 12

Honors Chemistry student teams pair up to develop biodiesel, test toxic chemicals in the lab
STEAM Day opens world of career, academic possibilities in UW-Stout’s labs, studios Featured Image

STEAM Day opens world of career, academic possibilities in UW-Stout’s labs, studios

Menomonie High School sophomores have hands-on experiences in workshops across campus
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High aspirations: Recent grads leverage Prehealth courses to pursue medical careers

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