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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 […]

Griggs’ work and research in the field of biodiversity earns  a fellowship award from the National Science Foundation: NSF Research Fellowship awarded to WCSU graduate student
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Griggs’ work and research in the field of biodiversity earns a fellowship award from the National Science Foundation: NSF Research Fellowship awarded to WCSU graduate student

June 8, 2021April 20, 2022 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Ericka Griggs, a graduate student at Western Connecticut State University, has been awarded the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship for […]

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The Ridgefield Press: It’s ‘perfect tick weather’ and there’s a significant increase of them in parts of CT

May 1, 2021April 20, 2022 hills
It’s never too late to pursue a graduate degree
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It’s never too late to pursue a graduate degree

March 16, 2021April 20, 2022 hills

After a lengthy career, Durham sees opportunity to enhance her work rescuing sea turtles with a WCSU M.S. in Biological Diversity DANBURY, Connecticut — While it […]

At WCSU, research continues despite COVID
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At WCSU, research continues despite COVID

January 29, 2021March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Despite the limitations imposed by the Novel Coronavirus, graduate-level research conducted by students pursuing master’s degrees in Integrative Biological Diversity at Western […]

Limnology course supports WCSU initiatives to engage in community partnerships: WCSU students study ecological balance and biodiversity of local lakes
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Limnology course supports WCSU initiatives to engage in community partnerships: WCSU students study ecological balance and biodiversity of local lakes

January 4, 2021March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — Graduate biology students at Western Connecticut State University have taken their studies from the classroom to the waters of the region’s largest […]

Local middle schooler wins NOAA B-Wet Stewardship Award
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Local middle schooler wins NOAA B-Wet Stewardship Award

July 21, 2020December 1, 2021 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — Danbury resident Eva George recently received First Place honors in the Western Connecticut State University 2020 NOAA B-WET Stewardship Competition. George attends […]

Nealon works with WCSU biologist to reestablish native aquatic plant: WCSU graduate student’s project promotes biodiversity in Norwalk River
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Nealon works with WCSU biologist to reestablish native aquatic plant: WCSU graduate student’s project promotes biodiversity in Norwalk River

July 20, 2020March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — The disappearance of the hornleaf riverweed from many Connecticut rivers over the past century in the wake of widespread dam building and […]

Biology studies explore human physiology and climate change impact on species: WCSU students earn SURF awards to pursue research with faculty mentors
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Biology studies explore human physiology and climate change impact on species: WCSU students earn SURF awards to pursue research with faculty mentors

May 21, 2020March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — Two Western Connecticut State University students will gain invaluable hands-on experience in studies contributing to understanding of human physiology and climate change […]

WCSU professor receives grant for bacterial research
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WCSU professor receives grant for bacterial research

May 11, 2020March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — Western Connecticut State University Associate Professor of Biological and Environmental Sciences Dr. Edwin M. Wong has received a $20,000 grant from Praxair/Linde […]

WCSU receives funding for graduate science programs
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WCSU receives funding for graduate science programs

April 2, 2020March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — The Western Connecticut State University science outreach program “Finding Our Way” has once again received funding from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration […]

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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 9, 2019March 5, 2024 hills

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

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