UNF Biology Department Makes Headlines:

Studies show red tide chokes coral

Science begins to dive deeper into our waters

UNF scientists want to market sensors that detect viruses: UNF scientists have developed a quartet of high-tech sensors that can detect viruses, bacteria and other biological substances. Their research was featured on WJXT Channel 4. Download this link to watch the interview.

Great White Sharks off Florida's coast, Interview with UNF Biologist

Events:

Department of Biology Seminar Series

Departmental Scholarships

HERCULES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

The Department of Biology is offering one or more full and partial tuition scholarships (typically up to $1000) endowed by the Hercules Foundation for the 2009/2010 academic year.  Scholarships plus some book allowances are available for declared academic majors in Biology who plan to pursue a career in biology, professional school or graduate school following graduation.  Candidate students should meet the following minimum qualifications:

1. Declared major in Biology.
2. Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class standing during the

     2009/2010 academic year.

1. Fulltime student status taking a minimum of 12 hours at UNF during the 2009 Fall and 2010 Spring terms.
2. Minimum overall GPA of 3.00 and minimum GPA of 3.00 in major with a minimum of 1 semester completed at UNF.
3. Reside in Florida for tuition purposes.

Interested candidates should complete a formal application available in the department office (See Mary Bracey).  Return it with a copy of your transcripts (unofficial is fine) to the following faculty:  

Dr. Joseph Butler                                             

Building 3/ Room 2248

The deadline for application submission is Monday, November 16; scholarship awards will be announced by Tuesday, November 24.   

EDDY M. SKOLFIELD SCHOLARSHIP

$2,000 to a Biology major

To apply for this scholarship you must:

• Be a junior or senior level biology major.
• Be a full-time student taking at least 12 credit hours in Fall 2009 and Spring 2010.
• Have completed a FAFSA application online.
• Be a legal Florida resident for tuition purposes.
• Complete an application packet including:
• An application form.
• A brief statement describing your interest in a career in science.
• Two letters of support.
• A copy of your current transcript.

Deadline to Apply: Monday, November 16, 2009

Please request an application form from Mary Bracey
and forward your application materials to:                

This scholarship is need-based so you must have a
FAFSA EFC score on record to apply. 
This is easy to do – you can fill out a
Free Application for Federal Student Aid form here:
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Feel free to contact Mary for more information.