BIOLOGY NEWS
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Recent News
Graduating Sisters Find Their Career Paths Starting at Perimeter
After graduation, engineering grad Joanna Kawata will take part in a prestigious aerospace internship. Her sister, Manuella, who graduates from the Atlanta Campus with her degree in biology, plans to continue her education and pursue the field of occupational therapy.read more ❯
Georgia State Biology Student Gets Wildlife Conservation Experience Through Internship
Shania Osgood's internship with AWARE Wildlife Center is helping her prepare for a career in animal conservation.read more ❯
Georgia State Study Finds COVID-19 Omicron Variant Leads to Less Severe Disease in Mice
Mukesh Kumar and his team of biology researchers found mice were more likely to get infected by Omicron than other variants but with significantly lower mortality rates. read more ❯
Georgia State Selects Newest Beckman Scholars
Chinedu Odedo and Jade Kang have been selected as Beckman Scholars. They will work closely with faculty members to conduct long-term undergraduate research.read more ❯
Women’s Philanthropy Network at Georgia State University Announces 2022 Grant Recipients
The Women’s Philanthropy Network (WPN) at Georgia State University selected a diverse set of college and unit-level initiatives to receive grants ranging from $10,000 to $75,000 to foster student success and improve student opportunities.read more ❯
Georgia State Researchers Awarded More Than $6 Million to Fight Emerging Diseases with Midwest Antiviral Drug Discovery Center
Scientists from Georgia State are working to build a pipeline of antiviral drugs targeting COVID-19 and other viral threats with pandemic potential.read more ❯
Researchers Find Newer Variants of SARS-CoV-2 Can Infect Mice, Unlike the Original Version of the Virus
The results highlight the potential for the virus to replicate and mutate in rodents, which often live in close proximity to humans.read more ❯
Georgia State Grad Plans To Reconnect With Her Roots After Long Journey
Maïmouna Sacko, a first-generation college student and daughter of immigrants, said her African upbringing helped push her to finish school despite setbacks. read more ❯
Biology Graduate to Pursue Medical School, Research Career
At Georgia State, Seth Kwarteng connected not only with fellow students who intend to pursue medicine, but with professors who’ve helped sharpen his focus and cultivate his passion for research.read more ❯
In the Classroom: Students Learn About the Hormones that Shape Behavior
Edmund Rodgers teaches students about the biological forces that shape our emotions and societal roles. read more ❯
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