Welcome to Illinois State University School of Biological Sciences website.

Seminar Schedules

• Please note due to the situation with the Corvinvirus only local speakers will be giving seminars and those will be via Zoom meetings.
• School of Biological Science Seminar Series Schedule - currently postpone
• Integrative Biology Seminar Schedule  - See in the list in the lower left for weekly announcements
• Neuroscience and Physiology Seminar Series - Click here for the NP Seminar Spring 2020 Schedule
• Cellular and Molecular Biology (CMB) Seminar Series  Revised CMB Seminar Schedule Spring 2020.pdf

Welcome From The Director

Whether you are interested in plants, animals, or microbes, our interdisciplinary and collaborative research groups in the School of Biological Sciences have something for you! From investigations involving interactions at subcellular molecular levels, to function and communication within/between organ systems and organisms, to evolutionary and ecological dynamics of populations, communities and ecosystems, see how ISU can set you on the right career path!

Read about our programs, student and faculty accomplishments, research news, and more in our newest annual newsletter...

Biological Microscopy

Click here for information on our newly updated ISU Advanced Bioimaging Facility

Explore the Campus: New Fell Arboretum Map

ISU's Fell Arboretum is not just a beautiful place to visit, but also a major resource as a living tree and plant "library" for academics, enthusiasts, and the public. Download the PDF map of major tree and plant sites.

Guided Tree and Plant Walks are also available for groups spanning from school children to professional organizations. Don't miss the Fell Arboretum Plant Sale on the first Saturday of each May.

Don't miss the Fell Arboretum Plant Sale on the first Saturday of each May.

Free seminar speakers in Biological Sciences

Opportunities for students interested in graduate school in biology

The School of Biological Sciences, Illinois State University, will pay the way of our faculty to travel to nearby institution to give research seminars. Through these seminars we will make your students aware of opportunities for MS and PhD degrees in our graduate program. For details, follow this link.