ODU Biology

05/23/2026

The link to the obituary of our dear colleague, Dr. Ralph Stevens, is below.

View Ralph W. Stevens III's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

05/21/2026

The Memorial Ceremony for our colleague, Dr. Ralph Stevens, is scheduled for May 27, 1 PM, at the Second Presbyterian Church located at 7305 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA. 23505 (757-423-2822). Visitation will be from 12:30-1 PM before the Ceremony.

05/19/2026

The Biology Department Lab Specialist Position is now open on the ODU Jobs site: https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/26105. Please apply by 11:59 PM on Friday, May 22.

This position oversees the preparation of materials for the General Biology labs in addition to media preparation, assisting in running the autoclave facility, and working with our student workers. This is a great opportunity for someone to gain a WIDE variety of skills, including wet lab skills, and explore a variety of topics. After a 1-year probation, this person will be eligible for staff tuition waivers which enables them to work part time on a degree.

05/19/2026

Our dear colleague and former leader, Dr. Harry Marshall, passed away on April 22, 2026. He was part of the Department here from 1963 through 2013, and he served as Department Chair for an epic 21 years. His full obituary can be found here: https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/harold-george-marshall-virginia-beach-va/. There will be a memorial Mass at 11am on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Catholic Church of the Holy Family at 1279 North Great Neck Road, Virginia Beach.

05/17/2026

Our beloved colleague, Dr. Ralph Stevens, passed on Friday, May 15, around 9 PM. We will post more information as it becomes available. Rest Well, Brother.

05/17/2026

Congratulations to our class of MS Graduates — May 15, 2026! 🎓

Ayesha Atique

Immanuel Caleb Jashar Burns

Bryan Byrd

Phillip "Rusty" Cundiff

Nichole Leach

Melanie Lhuillier

Cameron Miller

Rachel Volkin

We celebrate your journey and achievement. Your intelligence, passion, and persistence culminated in your accomplishment. Go forward with confidence as you improve our world!

05/17/2026

Congratulations to our class of PhD Graduates — May 15, 2026! 🎓

Dr. Jemelyn Baldisimo

Dr. Christina Espada

Dr. Devani Jolman

Dr. Katherine Parker

Dr. John Whalen

We celebrate your journey and achievement. Your intelligence, passion, and persistence culminated in your accomplishment. Go forward with confidence as you improve our world!

05/12/2026

ODU's Biology Department is currently seeking applications for a full-time Laboratory Specialist position.

For more information on this job posting, please visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/26082

To effectively support the teaching/research/field laboratories by (a) maintaining an accurate inventory of supplies, chemicals, and equipment; (b) maintaining and monitoring laboratory and storage spaces for safety, efficient function, and optimal use; (c) effectively supplying teaching and researc...

05/12/2026

Congrats to Ponchanok Weeriyanun, one of the Wright Robinson and Musselman Award winners! See their research below - our graduate students are doing amazing things!

05/11/2026

Carnivorous sundew plants know they’ve trapped their dinner thanks to glutathione, according to a new study.

Learn more: https://scim.ag/4d1nWit

05/11/2026