Department of Biological Sciences

Close up of Sydney Weber taking a photo.

Kent State senior Sydney Weber sees extraordinary images through her lens and an exciting career in her future. 

Herrick Conservatory rain barrels

A week-long fundraising plant event on campus will benefit the Herrick Conservatory. 

Bioblitz 2023 Map

Bioblitz is an annual Kent State event that invites anyone to explore nature and collect data alongside a faculty expert. 

Spring Research Forum header

Kent State researchers presented their findings in the RASP Spring Research and Innovation Forum. 

Kent State Today
Pitcher Plants inside the Herrick Conservatory

Some plants on campus are hungry for more than just water and sunlight. 

Tabitha Ludwiczak, who worked extensively on the project, graduated with a BS in Zoology in Spring 2022

When driving in the rain, it is unlikely that you have thought much about how the environment is affected, let alone how nearby aquatic sources are impacted.