Beyond the Biology Classroom

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Your Susquehanna education won’t stop at the classroom doors.

Student clubs and activities, field trips, events, seminars and study abroad programs all build on the strong foundation you gain in classes and labs.

Visit the places where science history is made. Hear from industry experts on the latest breakthroughs. Explore a new culture in GO programs designed specifically for students in the sciences.

What you learn beyond our classrooms will help you fully become the scientist you want to be.

Student Organizations

  • Biology Club
  • Beta Beta Beta Honor Society
  • Prehealth Professions Club

Research and Internship Opportunities

Biology and anthropology double major Sydney Salas ’23 spent a summer in a molecular biology and genetics lab at Cornell University. Funded through the National Science Foundation’s Research Opportunities for Undergraduates program, the internship guided Sydney in her decision to pursue a doctorate, having experienced work in a graduate-level laboratory environment.

 

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Sydney Salas '23

Syllabus: Biology of Women

Biology of Women course appealing to all who want to better understand the many ways biology and health are unique in the way they apply to women.

Professor Sees Self in First-Generation Students

Jan Reichard-Brown had no idea how male-dominated the STEM field was until went to college in the 1970s. Today, she uses her position to “empower my students to reach for their dreams and then provide them the support they need to make that happen.”

Biology Alumna Finalist for National Teacher of the Year

Carolyn Kuhr ’98 Kielma has been named one of five finalists for the 2023 National Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced in the spring. Last year, the science teacher at Bristol Eastern High School, was named Connecticut’s Teacher of the Year by Gov. Ned Lamont and the Connecticut State Department of Education. 

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PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONS 

Immerse yourself in our research-focused science programs to prepare for a rewarding lifelong career in the health care industry.

Study Abroad Trips

 

Focus Australia

The biodiversity of Australia is like nowhere else on earth. Study exotic plants and animals—and the history and culture of the island continent-during a three-week tour.

 

GO Sweden

If you’re interested in working in health care, this trip is for you. Explore medicine and health care in Denmark and Sweden and how it compares to the U.S.

 

GO Cyprus: A Table Divided

Visit this picturesque island nation for two weeks and learn to appreciate it for more than its beauty by studying its history, politics and cuisine.

 

PataGOnia

From Buenos Aires to the Pampas to Patagonia and more, Argentina offers an unrivaled mixture of culture, biodiversity and natural beauty.

 

Sherpa Life and Culture

Ready for a life-changing experience? Travel to Nepal where you’ll meet the Sherpa people and climb the foothills of Mt. Everest.

 

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Selinsgrove, Pa. 17870

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Natural Sciences Center

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Phone & Email

Alissa Packer, department head
570-372-4217
packer@susqu.edu