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Biology Major Jobs and Graduate School Acceptances 2025

Biology majors head off to medical school, Ph. D. programs, jobs with the Smithsonian and more.

Ryan Adler '25

Supported & Empowered

At Dickinson, Ryan Adler ’27 found more than a major—she found community, support and hands-on experiences that shaped her path and helped her thrive.

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Dickinson Students Present at World’s Leading Cancer Research Conference

Joining 21,000 global participants, members of Professor of Biology Mike Roberts' cancer lab explore the latest advances in cancer science, bioinformatics and drug discovery.

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Dickinson Research Takes Spotlight on NBC’s New Show ‘The Americas’

The series, narrated by Tom Hanks, will feature Professor of Biology Scott Boback's rattlesnake research in the March 2 episode, 'The Wild West.'

Jessica Edem '28 was crowned Miss Akwa Ibom USA 2024-25.

Student Promotes Health-Care Access Through Cultural Ambassadorship

As the reigning Miss Akwa Ibom USA, Jessica Edem '28 uses her platform to help improve health-care access in southeastern Nigeria.

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Anatomy of Learning: Students Merge Art and Science in Innovative Course

Humanities and science students recently visited Dickinson's "cadaver room" together. Their aim: To learn a memorable lesson about connections between science and art.

Run for Steph has brought Dickinsonians and Dickinson families together every Homecoming & Family Weekend during the past 20 years. Photo by Joe O'Neill.

Running Strong Together: Run for Steph Continues to Inspire

“While Stephanie’s intended career in nursing was not realized, her story has undoubtedly saved lives.” Learn the origins of Dickinson's Run for Steph tradition and the alumna who inspired it all.

Liv Turtoro '26

‘Make Yourself Proud’

"I'm so lucky to have these opportunities ... I'm living the dream." Liv Turtoro '26 is a biology major, sports medicine assistant and dancer who's currently studying abroad in New Zealand.

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Turtle Tracking: Dickinson Students Dive Into Conservation Science

Dickinson students ventured to the Huntsdale Fish Hatchery to study turtle populations.

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Project RattleCam: Livestream of a Roiling Rattlesnake Den

Professor of Biology Scott Boback remotely studies rattlesnake sites in California and Colorado, sharing the experience with the world.

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Internship Spotlight: Helena Holley ’25

"I feel I have exponentially improved as a research scientist." Helena Holley ’25 (biology) discusses her experience as a research intern at Bristol Myers Squibb.

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Dickinson Biology Major Dives Deep Into Sea Turtle Conservation

Izzy Desjardins '25 takes on plastic pollution and its impact on marine life through an internship with Loggerhead Marine Center in Juno Beach, Florida.

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This Is How We Plant Seedlings at Our Organic Farm

Hey, how did they plant that so fast? Learn this secret of success as we ride along with a student worker and apprentice at Dickinson's farm.

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Marion Guides Red Devils Through Defining Season

Guard Clair Marion ’25 discusses team bonding, academic drive and game performance.

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Class of 2024 Selects Biology Professor for Annual Inspirational Teaching Award

The Dickinson class of 2024 has honored Associate Professor of Biology Tiffany Frey with the annual Constance & Rose Ganoe Memorial Award for Inspirational Teaching.

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