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Biological Sciences Seminars Available for Viewing
The Biological Sciences Seminars are now available for viewing. The presentations have been transcribed and the transcriptions with PowerPoints are available online.
Graduate Students Wanted
Talented student researchers interested in pursuing the Master of Science degree in biology. Check out the research interests of our faculty and get in touch with your potential advisor today!
Donor Impact Report now available.
College of Natural Sciences Alumni Reunion:
October 11-12, 2013
Scholarships and Awards
In order to be eligible for scholarships within the College of Natural Sciences students must complete the CSU, Chico online scholarship application October 1 - December 15.
Department of Biological Sciences Scholarships and Awards
Complete the online application:
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Clark Porter Biological Sciences Scholarship |
Clark Porter is a 1948 CSU Chico biology graduate and retired senior scientist from Monsanto. Criteria: Major in biological sciences; open to junior, senior graduate students, preferably member of Omicron. |
| Garrett Gibson Memorial Botany Scholarship |
Garrett Gibson received his master’s degree in botany from CSU Chico and was a researcher at the Vina Plains vernal pools working with the Big Chico Creek Watershed Alliance. Criteria: Minimum 3.0 GPA, graduate student with major in botany or a botanical thesis topic. May be eligible twice. |
| Megan Lee Hudzik Scholarship |
Established in memory of a biological sciences graduate student by her family. Criteria: |
| P & T Progressive Scholarship |
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| Phillip A. Cothern Memorial Scholarship |
Phillip A. Cothern was a 1979 CSU, Chico graduate who was a Biological Sciences major. His interests were in wildlife biology. In October 1995, he was killed in an automobile accident. Criteria: Major in biological sciences with emphasis in organismal biology. |
| Sterling E. Rood Memorial Scholarship |
Sterling E. Rood was a local veterinarian. Criteria: First preference for a returning teacher who is a Biological Sciences major. Preference given to teachers returning to college as biology majors with the intent of a career change or to further their education with a degree in biology. Junior or senior biological sciences majors with financial need and potential will also be considered. |
Scholarship supplemental documents:
- George E. Corson Honor Award
- Jim Jokerst Field Botany Award
- Robert E. Thomas Merit Award -- Application
- Outstanding Student in Microbiology
- Vesta Holt Field Studies Merit Project Award