Department of Biology - Oklahoma State University

04/21/2026

The final seminar of the semester is this Friday, April 24th at 3:30. Don't miss Dr. Chris Murray, professor at Southeastern Louisiana University. He will present on Human-Crocodile Conflict in Costa Rica. See you there!

03/23/2026

It's time for the Dr. Rex Stockard Distinguished Lecture Series in Anatomy and Physiology. This week, Dr. Helen Dooley from the University of Maryland School of Medicine presents on "Sharks: a new ally in the fight against human disease." Don't miss it. Friday, March 23rd, 3:30.

03/03/2026

It's Seminar Week. Don't miss Dr. Angie Salles from the University of Illinois-Chicago discuss social behavior and acoustic communication of bats! This Friday, 3:30.

02/27/2026

The Karen L. Smith Undergraduate Research Symposium will be held Friday, May 1st in the LSW lobby. Sign up to present by April 17th. Scan the QR codes to submit your abstract or volunteer to help.

02/16/2026

It's Seminar Week! Don't miss Dr. Matias Munoz and his presentation on 390 million years of tetrapods!

01/20/2026

Our Friday Seminar Series is back for the Spring Semester. This week, Biology's own Dr. Bene Bachelot presents "Plants and Microbes in the Face of Global Change." Don't miss it!

12/29/2025

Gertie is the foundation of our department! So very deserving!

Honoring Our 2025 Distinguished Service Awards Semi-Finalists

• Gertie Mulder — Administrative Associate, Department of Biology

Gertie Mulder is truly one of a kind, and her upcoming retirement after nearly 40 years of dedicated service makes this recognition especially meaningful. Throughout her career, Gertie has been the steady heart of the Department of Biology - dependable, humble, and deeply committed to the success of others.

Generations of colleagues and students have benefited from her kindness, wisdom, and quiet leadership. Her lasting impact is reflected not only in the strength of her department, but in the many lives she has touched along the way.

Thank you, Gertie, for your remarkable dedication and years of service to Oklahoma State University.

12/01/2025

This Friday is the Fall Edition of the Karen L. Smith Undergraduate Research Symposium. Stop by to see what our wonderful student are doing!

11/18/2025

The final seminar of the semester is this week. Join us as we welcome Dr. Brett Seymoure of the University of Texas-El Paso for "The Problem with artificial light and solutions for curbing light pollution's effects on the insect apocalypse. Friday, November 21st, 3:30, 103 LSW.

11/04/2025

Looking for something fun to do next weekend? Join ZoGSS for Bingo Night! Prizes will be awarded! Don't miss it! Friday, November 14th 5:30 in LSW 103.