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Research Opportunities

Continue your development at Illinois State University.

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Image of Research Competition Honorees

Image of Research competition showcases winning entries, evaluating visual impact, originality, and connection between image, narrative, and research project.

Biological Sciences Seminars

Opportunity for the academic community to engage in discussions and learn about cutting-edge research in the field of biological sciences.

Seminar Schedules

Seminar Speakers

The School of Biological Sciences funds our faculty to travel to all Illinois colleges to give research seminars. Online seminars are available as well. These seminars also serve to inform your undergraduate and MS students about opportunities in our MS and PhD programs. Learn more about Speakers Bureau Titles

ISU Leica SP8 Confocal Microscope

Biological Microscopy

The ISU Advanced Bioimaging Facility is open to users from throughout the Midwest region. The Facility features a 2019 Leica SP8 Confocal Microscope with White Light Laser and Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM) capability. The SP8 is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Learn more about the Advanced Bioimaging Facility

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New Fell Arboretum Map

ISU's Fell Arboretum is a valuable resource for academics, enthusiasts, and the public. Download the map of major tree and plant sites

Learn more about the Fell Arboretum

Guided Tree and Plant Walks

Illinois State University offers guided tree and plant walks for various groups, including school children and professional organizations.

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News and Events

See what's happening in Biological Sciences.

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Illinois State University announced the winners of the Outstanding University Researcher and the Outstanding University Creative Activity awards. Also honored were the winners of the Research initiative Awards and the Creative Activity Initiative Awards. Recipients for these awards are selected from competitive pools of candidates. 

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