Professor Profile: Marcella Cervantes
Dr. Marcella Cervantes is a new assistant professor in the Albion biology department. With her Ph.D. in molecular biology from the University of Washington, she […]
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After 35 Years, A Look Back With Dr. Ruth Schmitter
Biology Professor Ruth Schmitter has been captivated by nature since she was six. As a girl, she would walk around her hometown of Mason, Michigan […]
Under the Microscope – Biology department considers whether to add genetics course to major requirements
Future Albion biology majors may find themselves studying genetics to a greater extent than before, as the biology department considers whether to add a genetics […]
Shark population under attack
On Jan. 12, Albion student snorkelers were exploring off of the coast of the Dry Tortugas, a group of seven islands located 78 miles from Key West, as part of their January-term biology course (the reporter was a student in the course). With high visibility in the warm coastal waters, biology professor Jeffrey Carrier, course instructor, pointed out fire coral to avoid and a sea cucumber to inspect. Suddenly, calls of “Shark, shark!” filled the air: Kelyn Carlson, Grand Rapids junior, had spotted a nurse shark pup, or “neonate,” in the shallow grass beds.