Department of Biological Sciences
Science Building, Room 338
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7537
(509) 963-2731
biology@cwu.edu
WelcomeThe Department of Biological Sciences provides the biological component of the liberal arts education at Central Washington University. We promote student understanding of biological concepts relevant to the individual and to society, and foster an appreciation of scientific inquiry. Evolution is the unifying theme of our curriculum. Our students obtain a broad education covering a wide variety of biological disciplines. Our teaching philosophy and facilities support a rich education experience with small class sizes, hands-on experience, regular interaction with expert faculty, and opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate research. We offer a full complement of competitive pre-professional programs, strong programs in regional field biology, and a high-quality program for secondary biology educators. Biology Office Contact InformationBiology Main Office Biology Chair AnnouncementsDarwin Day Guest Presentation"Evolution in a Rapidly Changing World." Using mathematical modeling and experimental evolution, Dr. Otto investigates the evolutionary forces generating biological diversity. With over 200 publications and a book, awards include a MacArthur Fellowship, a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Steacie Prize, a Canada Research Chair, and fellowship in the Royal Society of Canada and the National Academy of Sciences. February 10th, 12:00 p.m. Dr. Otto will present over Zoom, with audience viewing of the talk held in Science Building, Room 147. 2023 Renewable Energy Education IntershipPuget Sound Energy is seeking part time interns for the Renewable Energy Center at the Wild Horse Wind Facility. The Renewable Energy Education Internship is a blend of public relations, tourism, education, and science. The internship will give staff a broad knowledge of the wind industry, wind turbine technology, and natural history, as well as an education and tourism experience.
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Listen to the episode: "Make it like it was: Clean, cold and flowing Gold Creek of Snoqualmie Pass" Chris is the host and co-creator of 'THE WILD with Chris Morgan’ , a podcast that transports people back to nature through exquisite storytelling about wildlife, conservation, and the wonders of our wild planet. Within its first year, the podcast hit the top 1% of all podcasts and has become a hub for Chris’s storytelling through audio and film; all part of his mission to reconnect people with nature, so they fall in love with it, and want to protect it.
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