Biological Sciences

August 26, 2024
Students investigate complex medical scenarios through seminar
A cohort of visiting international medical students, several Purdue University Northwest (PNW) undergraduate students, and two local high school students were challenged in a month-long intensive seminar at PNW intended to strengthen their anatomy, physiology and pathology skills.
April 22, 2024
Purdue University Northwest Announces Wide Range of Summer Camp Programs for K-12 Students
Parents looking for fun and engaging programs for their children for summer 2024 can check out more than 20 programs serving a variety of interests for K-12 students. PNW summer camps allow participants to have fun while gaining memorable hands-on experiences.
December 4, 2023
“The Whole World Smiles With You”: Meet PNW 2023 graduate Bianca Cortez
A love for science and math mixed with the desire to help the community set Bianca Cortez, '23, on the path of completing a bachelor of science degree in Biological Sciences from Purdue University Northwest (PNW) this fall.
August 24, 2023
What are the Benefits of a 4+1 Program?
Build toward your future with an accelerated combined bachelor’s and master’s degree program at Purdue Northwest!
August 4, 2023
Visiting international medical students and physicians grow skills at PNW summer seminar
A cohort of visiting international medical students and physicians enhanced their academic knowledge, interpersonal investigation skills and critical thinking concerning complex health care issues through a month-long problem-based learning seminar with Dr. Ernest Talarico, visiting lecturer of Biological Sciences, at PNW.
May 23, 2023
Virtual Anatomy Tables Fuel High-Tech Learning
Students in anatomy, physiology, and nursing courses at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) are training with a more in-depth and interactive view of the human body thanks to two high-tech Anatomage tables being steered by faculty members in the department of Biological Sciences and the College of Nursing.
May 22, 2023
A future in evolution: Meet 2023 PNW graduate Theodore Mantis
A small section on evolution in a high school AP biology class led Theodore Mantis to believe this important topic deserved more in-depth study.
May 8, 2023
Up to bat: Meet PNW 2023 graduate Ashley Bravo
Ashley Bravo, ’23, is graduating as a double major of Integrative Human Health and Psychology.
April 28, 2023
PNW student to study abroad in South Korea with Gilman scholarship
Maddie Clarkson, a third-year Integrative Human Health major, was awarded a competitive Gilman scholarship. This scholarship will help fund her summer study abroad plans to attend Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea.
December 2, 2022
Inspired to Mentor: Meet PNW 2022 graduate Aaron Ramirez
Ramirez, a first-generation student from East Chicago, has served as a peer mentor in the Honors College, including as the first-ever Peer Mentor Chair on the college’s Student Advisory Board. He has also worked as a peer mentor in TRIO Student Support Services.