Information for Current UST Biology Students

Biology and related interdisciplinary majors can tap into a wealth of information using the links below and on the menu bars to the left and above. 

Biology Department Scholarships and Awards

Two scholarships are available to Biology majors.  Applications are accepted during the spring semester of every year.

The department has also established two awards to recognize academic excellence and outstanding contributions to our department or the community.

Off-campus research opportunities

Scholarships 

Off-campus Internships

Ocean Mammal Institute (Hawaii) January 2014 Internship
We are a small non-profit organization that conducts a basic field research course on how to conduct field research on the humpback whales in Maui.  We have been doing this since 1989.  Our President and Founder is Dr.  Marsha Green, chairman of the Psychology Dept at Albright College.  She brings a group of her students who participate in this internship as well.  There are 3 informational documents:  OMI overview, explanation of hours, and Jan 2012 syllabus.

Courses

Colorado Ecosystem Field Studies, Summer 2013; informational flyer link 

Off-campus jobs

Other

Fort Worth Zoo Conservation Expedition: travel to the British Virgin Islands to help the Anegada Iguana (Cyclura pinguis); summer 2013; click here for more info