From: Ada Maxwell Date: January 22 Subject: Biology Department Newsletter - January 2026
January Newsletter
Welcome to the new semester and the new wing of Donnelly Science (or should I say Bloomfield Hall?!).
Please join us for a Biology Department Party to celebrate!
Wednesday January 28th at 12:00 PM NEW Donnelly Science Floor 2 (the hangout space at the top of the stairs) Please RSVP
We are celebrating the new semester and our new wing. We will have FOOD, drinks, and fun. Catch up with your fellow majors and hear about research opportunities with faculty.
See you there!
Ada Maxwell
Biology Program Specialist
Do you have something you'd like featured in our newsletter? Please email me at amaxwell2@loyola.edu
Dr van Breukelen Wins Best Paper in Ichthyology 2024
Professor Dr Natalie van Breukelen was awarded Best Paper in Ichthyology for 2024 by the Journal of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. The official announcement was released in December 2025. Congratulations Dr van Breukelen!
2026 Hauber Summer Research Program Application Due January 30, 2026
Undergraduate students at Loyola University Maryland pursuing studies in Natural and Applied Sciences and are interested in collaborating with a faculty mentor on research in their chosen field are invited to submit applications to the 2026 Hauber Summer Research Program. The Hauber fellowships have proven to be a catalyst for numerous students, opening doors to campus and national accolades, collaborative authorship on presentations or manuscripts, and successful transitions into professional or graduate programs. Additionally, Hauber Research Fellows will have multiple opportunities to showcase their research posters throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. This collaborative experience not only equips students with valuable research insights but also provides faculty members with assistance on their projects, fostering a rewarding direct engagement with students.
2026 Haig Scholars Program Application Due January 30,2026
The 2026 Haig Scholars Program is an academic excellence and leadership program for students majoring in Natural and Applied Sciences. The program recognizes the accomplishments of highly motivated students based on academic work, the impact of participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, meaningful community engagement, and impact as student leaders.
Save The Date: Biohealth Majors Dinner March 26, 2026
Thursday, March 26
5:00-7:00 PM
Sellinger VIP
Guest Speaker: Eric Hamrock RSVP
Sponsored by the National Science Foundation since 1993. The program brings undergraduate students from around the country together for an exciting ten-week summer program of guided, but independent, original research in field biology.
Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
Program Duration: May 25-July 31, 2026
Sleep and Circadian Hygiene in Norway Summer Course applications due February 13, 2026
Join Dr Craig Myrum for the NEW international summer course, Sleep and Circadian Hygiene in NORWAY!
Program Includes:
• Visiting laboratories at the University of Bergen (Norway) that study sleep and circadian rhythm
• Exploring Bryggen (right photo)--a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Bergen--a city surrounded by mountains
• A 3-day excursion to Sognefjord--Norway's longest and deepest fjord
• An examination of sleep and circadian "hygiene" through the lens of the Land of the Midnight Sun
Dates: May 19-31, 2026
Fee: $4,250 - Includes tuition, housing, some group meals, group excursions/tours, and entrance to museums. Airfare not included.
Course: BL/PY 400-level; 3 credits Pre-reqs: Either BL150 or PY101 Maximum enrollment: 16
