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WCSU to host Regional Lake Communities Symposium series: Public invited to learn about threats to our lakes on Oct. 17, Nov. 14, Dec. 12
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WCSU to host Regional Lake Communities Symposium series: Public invited to learn about threats to our lakes on Oct. 17, Nov. 14, Dec. 12

October 14, 2022March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — In continuation of the series that began in 2019, the Western Connecticut State University Department of Biology, in collaboration with the Connecticut […]

WCSU Tick Lab studies how to prevent backyard ticks and related illnesses: Biology students critical to the CDC-funded study
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WCSU Tick Lab studies how to prevent backyard ticks and related illnesses: Biology students critical to the CDC-funded study

July 12, 2022March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — For over a decade, the Tickborne Disease Prevention Laboratory (Tick Lab) at Western Connecticut State University has focused on the prevention of Lyme […]

WCSU graduate student invests in cyanobacteria research
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WCSU graduate student invests in cyanobacteria research

June 14, 2022March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Maria Rodriguez-Hernandez, a Western Connecticut State University  graduate student enrolled in the Master of Science in Integrative Biological Diversity program, is working […]

WCSU’s Dr. Neeta Connally named  CT State University Professor by CSCU
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WCSU’s Dr. Neeta Connally named CT State University Professor by CSCU

May 5, 2022March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Dr. Neeta Connally, a professor of biology at Western Connecticut State University, was unanimously appointed a Connecticut State University Professor by the […]

WCSU graduate students translate learning into teaching opportunities
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WCSU graduate students translate learning into teaching opportunities

April 8, 2022March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut —Two graduate students in the M.S. in Integrative Biological Diversity program at Western Connecticut State University, JoAnn D’Addio and Tim Martin, are utilizing […]

Students interested in STEM fields invited to participate in upcoming WCSU programs: 7th graders can compete as Environmental Stewards, high schoolers can be Summer Watershed Steward Ambassadors
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Students interested in STEM fields invited to participate in upcoming WCSU programs: 7th graders can compete as Environmental Stewards, high schoolers can be Summer Watershed Steward Ambassadors

March 21, 2022March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — Western Connecticut State University Professor of Biological and Environmental Sciences Dr. Theodora Pinou runs two programs for area middle and high school […]

WCSU hosts 7th annual lecture series on ‘Climate and Human Civilization’
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WCSU hosts 7th annual lecture series on ‘Climate and Human Civilization’

March 9, 2022March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — To help the community understand the effects of climate change on humans, Western Connecticut State University invites the public to attend five […]

Summer program offers undergraduates opportunity  to work with WCSU faculty mentors: WCSU seeks student applicants for research fellowships in biology
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Summer program offers undergraduates opportunity to work with WCSU faculty mentors: WCSU seeks student applicants for research fellowships in biology

December 8, 2021March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — College students interested in pursuing research studies in the field of biology are invited to submit applications to the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship […]

WCSU to host Regional Lake Communities Symposium series
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WCSU to host Regional Lake Communities Symposium series

October 15, 2021March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Western Connecticut State University Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, in association with the Connecticut Federation of Lakes, will host its […]

WCSU announces winner of  2021 Environmental Stewardship Competition
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WCSU announces winner of 2021 Environmental Stewardship Competition

September 24, 2021March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences Chairperson Dr. Theodora Pinou announced that the winner of the 2021 WCSU […]

Giamanco receives Provost’s Award for Teaching
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Giamanco receives Provost’s Award for Teaching

September 15, 2021April 20, 2022 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut —Western Connecticut State University Associate Professor of Biological and Environmental Sciences Dr. Kristin Giamanco recently received the Provost’s Award for Teaching during the […]

WCSU Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences unveils new Microscopy Lab
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WCSU Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences unveils new Microscopy Lab

July 15, 2021March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Western Connecticut State University has unveiled a new Microscopy Lab in the Science Building […]

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