Biology Department @ Georgia State University

Meet our Alumni Spotlight, Marcus McKay, Jr. who graduated in 2018 with his Bachelor of Science in Biology. He just graduated with his Master's Degree in Public Health Epidemiology alongside a certificate from the University of Michigan. #PublicHealth #Classof2021 #UniversityofMichigan #TheStateWay

For this #FacultyFriday meet Georgia State alumna, Dr. Oommen! Dr. Oommen has been teaching genetics since she started at State. Alongside genetics, she teaches Human anatomy & physiology and will be teaching a Human Development course this upcoming fall! A problem solver at heart, Dr. Oommen has a strong interest in reproductive and developmental Biology and always has a strong appreciation for her teachers. She was always amazed by their ability to understand a subject ...in such depth and present it clearly to a crowd. A talent Dr. Oommen didn’t know she would soon possess. Dr. Oommen teetered between industry and academia before taking a leap and starting her teaching career here 13 years ago. Although she initially did not plan to become a Professor, this quickly became her passion. She loves the shared energy between her and excited students ready to dive into the sciences with an open and curious mind. Watching her students grow to appreciate and understand the material throughout the semester makes it all the more worthwhile. When Dr. Oommen gets some free time from balancing her administrative and academic duties throughout the week, you can find her prepping her yard for some garden work or cooking up some delicious seafood dishes. Having lived in Georgia since she was 8, she’s a massive fan of any Atlanta Sports team, and some might even say she’s a basketball star herself! Her advice to undergraduate students is to make sure to enjoy yourself and find something that appeals to you. Your major may seem general, but through exploration, you can get involved and find your niche. Don’t be afraid to roll up your sleeves and explore!

Personal experience with CHOA Internship

As finals come to a close, remember to be thankful! Appreciate yourself and all the hard work you've put into this semester. Thank those around you who have helped you throughout this time, whether it be your professors, peers, or family. Congratulations on completing another semester, Panthers!

Looking for a quick and easy way to de-stress from finals? Exercise is a great way to release that! It is known that exercise reduces levels of the body's stress hormones, such as adrenaline & cortisol. And stimulates the production of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that are the body's natural painkillers and mood elevators!

Finals can be tough and after long hours of studying, it may seem like there is no end in sight. You have been working hard for this, and you CAN do it! With just three days left, we are almost at the finish line. #Encouragement #FinalsWeek #Breathe #Focus

"One of the most significant factors in joining the graduate program at GSU was seeing the positive impact that existing students have made. We have students that are working on bioconversion of plastics, delayed fruit ripening, and others that are tackling infectious diseases such as SARS-CoV-2." ~ Philip ~~ We will be sharing more about the Biology Graduate program at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students this week! Visit our virtual table to learn more about the opportunities our graduate students that have a broader impact on society. Leave us your email to also have a chance to win a coffee on us! #COVID19 #Biology #STEM #ABRCMS #gradschool #studentlife #research

Diversity cultivates great ideas and community! Our graduate program has a global impact through our students and research. Dung had her first scientific conference presentation in Vietnam! ~~ We will be sharing more about the Biology Graduate program at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students this week! Visit our virtual table to learn more about international opportunities for students. Leave us your email to also have a chance to win a coffee on us! #diversity #Biology #STEM #ABRCMS #gradschool #studentlife #research #international

Behind the headlines of the COVID19 testing and research there are many graduate students working hard! Josef is working on COVID19 projects with Dr. Plemper, here he is setting up PCR reactions. ~~ We will be sharing more about the Biology Graduate program at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students this week! Visit our virtual table to see how you can be part of the COVID19 solution. Leave us your email to also have a chance to win a coffee on us! #COVID19 #Biology #STEM #ABRCMS #gradschool #studentlife #research

We will be at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS)! If you're going, find us at the conference to learn how you can win a free gift card.

Hey, Biology friends! Tune in this Thursday Nov 5 for current student Roy Womack's takeover of our Instagram Stories for a live Q&A event. He will be sharing why he chose our grad program; and answer any questions you might have. You can also DM us your questions for him.

The GSU chapter of oSTEM (Out in STEM) is restarting! oSTEM helps LGBTQIA students prepare for interviews, write resumes/CVs, talk about stress from school and life, go on field trips, and provides a safe space to make new friends and develop a STEM oriented LGBTQIA community. The first meeting is August 16 from 3-5PM in PSC 403. More info at: https://www.ostem.org

The Biology department is looking to hire a Part Time Instructor to teach Anatomy and Physiology 1 in the Fall. Please email [email protected] if interested.

GDOT is hiring an Environmental Transportation specialist. BS required. https://ga.taleo.net/careersecti/ga_external/jobdetail.ftl

NEW CLASS FOR FALL! BIOL 4930/6930 "Intro to Forensic Science". Learn Forensics from an expert from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation! M: 9:30-12:00

A cultured, urban life weaving into science experiences! CURE a traditional science semester - do course-based research to improve your resumes and interviews! Apply today: BIOL4905! #STEM #UndergraduateResearch #TheStateWay @GeorgiaStateUniversity

NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is hiring! BS in STEM fields needed. https://gsu.joinhandshake.com/jobs/1708916/share_preview

Calling all pre-meds! April 25th: Premed advisory committee (Neur and Chem panel) at 5:00PM. Clinical case #7 at 6:00PM.

GaBio is seeking 2-3 volunteers for a STEAM day at E Rivers Elementary School in Buckhead on Friday, April 26th from 8:30 AM until 1:15 PM. The school will provide breakfast and lunch! Details are below, and you will coordinate with Megan Heaphy (the Georgia BioEd Intern), to retrieve materials to run the project. Please contact her at [email protected] with any questions and to sign up for volunteering. Where: E Rivers Elementary School 8 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta,... GA 30305 Date: Friday, April 26th, 2019 Time: 8:30 am to 1:15 pm including set-up and take-down (Event runs 9-1) Location: 8 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 Groups: You will be presenting to students for a single grade level K-5 at a time (most likely K-3), 30 min sessions, one class at a time (~25 students/class), 5-6 classes. Topic: Strawberry DNA extraction and STEM careers, but we have some flexibility based on volunteer interests. Other presentations at the STEAM day will include: National Inventors Hall of Fame, Chattahoochee Nature Center, virtual reality, web development, drones, architecture, construction, and theatre.