From: Ada Maxwell Date: February 26 Subject: Biology Department Newsletter - February
Nearly to Spring Break!
You're almost there! Before you head out, be sure to check out the February Newsletter below.
Do you have something you'd like featured in our newsletter? Please email me at amaxwell2@loyola.edu
See you in March!
Ada Maxwell
Biology Program Specialist
A little video from the National Aquarium to get you through your final midterms. Physically, we're here, but mentally we're native otters sliding on our bellies into spring break.
New Clinical Orthopedics & Rehabilitation Education Student-led Group
Students pursuing careers in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, or orthopedics are invited to join CORE (Clinical Orthopedics & Rehabilitation Education)—a new student-led organization dedicated to helping members explore and achieve their professional goals in these fields.
CORE plans to offer informational sessions on graduate and professional programs, host career talks with local practitioners, and provide guidance on securing valuable clinical and hands-on experience.
Loyola Office of Sustainability Seeking Focus Group Participants
Help the Office of Sustainability develop new waste disposal communications!
March 9th 12:00-1:00 PM and 4:00-5:00 PM
All faculty, staff, and students welcome. Light refreshments available. Questions? Contact sustainability@loyola.edu
Scan the QR code in the flyer below to fill out the screener!
Biohealth Major Dinner
Please join the Biology Department for a dinner event featuring industry speaker Eric Hamrock, co-founder of StoCastic. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Biohealth major, network with classmates, and gain insights from a professional in the field. You are invited to bring a friend interested in Biohealth (a plus one or two).
During this intensive 10-week program, each REU student works with an experienced mentor to lead an independent research project in evolution, ecology, behavior, and/or physiology. The program starts with a Field Biology Bootcamp on designing, analysing, and presenting a research project. Students gain knowledge, skills, and networking opportunities to become competitive applicants for graduate school and/or the workforce.
Program duration: May 25-July 31, 2026
Application deadline: FEBRUARY 27, 2026 (TOMORROW!)
The Aquaculture Research Center (ARC)’s Zebrafish Facility provides unique capabilities for research with land-based, fully contained aquaculture systems, focusing on studying zebrafish as a model organism for many different biomedical applications. This research will further enhance knowledge of reproductive and developmental processes via physiological, biochemical and molecular approaches with the complementary goal of better understanding human health.
The goal of this internship is to expose students to animal husbandry in an aquatic research facility. As an intern, you will learn proper animal care practices, how those practices might affect research output, and assist the Aquaculture Research Center staff with daily tasks.
Study, snorkel, and scuba dive on the Caribbean coral reef or study, hike, and camp in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Learn in-demand skills and scientific research methods while immersed in an incredible ecosystem setting.
Caribbean program duration: May 20-June 9, 2026
Colorado program duration: June 19-July 9, 2026 or July 17-August 6, 2026
