Welcome to Illinois State University School of Biological Sciences website.

Seminar Schedules

• School Seminar Series for Spring of 2019
• Integrative Biology Seminar Series for Spring of 2019
• Molecular and Cellular Biology Seminar Series for Spring of 2019
• Neuroscience and Physiology Seminar Series for Fall 2018

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…

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.