Biology Research Opportunities at Worcester State
At Worcester State University, we understand that the best learning includes doing. That’s why we offer you the opportunity to hone your scientific skills and techniques by working on faculty-led undergraduate research exploring topics like bacterial infection, animal diversity in Worcester County, and soil quality and composition. We also promote independent research with local biological and biotechnology organizations as well as interdisciplinary research with other WSU departments in the fields of chemistry, computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, and psychology.
Collaborating with your professors on research projects will reinforce laboratory learning and expose you to best research practices. Many of our students have co-authored important papers in academic journals and presented their research at local science competitions.
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A Review of Myocarditis Immunosuppressive Therapies
Genome Annotation of Drosophila elegans
Characterization of an Environmental Pseudomonas Isolate that is a Rapid Biofilm Producer
Microbiology Spotlight on the Radiation-Resistant Bacterium Deinococcus radiodurans
Captive Reared Pseudemys rubriventris Hatchlings Grow Faster than Their Wild Counterparts
Preparation of a Research Manuscript Describing the Effects of Phosphorylation Site Mutations on the Function of the Yeast Protein Bud3

Recent Biology Research at Worcester State -
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Biotic and Abiotic Factors’ Impacts on Tree Growth
Tree Growth Analysis by the Holden Rail Trail
Evaluation of Mutualistic Interactions on Tree Growth in Holden, Massachusetts
Examination of Factors Required for Mitchella repens Germination
Predicting Ecological Succession of Reforestation
Validating an Efficient Transformation Method to Identify Gene Function in Monocots
Biology News

Biology Major Helps Fight Wildland Fires in the West
Biology major Jesse Caney might have the riskiest summer job of the Worcester State student body. He’s been on elite hotshot crews battling wildland fires in California, Utah, and Nevada–essential training for a career in fire ecology

Barnard Publishes Journal Article with Molecular Biology Students
Daron C. Barnard (Biology), with Isaac Appiah, Michelle M. Giddens and the Molecular Biology class of 2009 have recently had a paper published in the journal G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics as part of their Genomics Education Partnership
Faculty and CHIP Interns Attend American Society for Microbiology Meeting
Ellen Fynan (Biology) and their WSU-CHIP interns, Danielle Bavoux (Nursing) and Briana Vazquez (Health Sciences) attended the 50th Annual Region I Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology on October 20th and 21st.