Biology

Friday, March 27, 2020

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – Dr. Karen Resendes, Westminster College associate professor of biology, has earned the 2020 Henderson Lectureship Award.

Friday, March 27, 2020

Tune in to the latest episode of Titan Radio's podcast on Soundcloud. In this episode, Titan Radio's Dr. B sits down with Dr. Diana Ortiz, associate professor of biology at Westmister, to talk about understanding the COVID-19 pandemic. Her expertise in epidemiology and infectious diseases helps us know how viruses thrive and adapt.

Friday, February 28, 2020

Monday, January 27, 2020

A Drinko Center Travel Grant enabled senior biology major Taylor Gatesman to travel to Washington, D.C., to present her research at the American Society of Cell Biology meeting in December 2019.

Thursday, January 23, 2020

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – Westminster College’s Dr. Karen Resendes, associate professor of biology, and Dr. James Rhoads, professor of political science, will continue the 2020 Titan Talks series with “Breaking Bad & the Science of Cancer” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in Berlin Lounge located in Westminster’s McKelvey Campus Center.

Friday, January 17, 2020

With the help of a Drinko Center Research Grant, junior biology major Nina Silver has been able to delve into molecular biology and conduct research on the effects of specific chemotherapy on pancreatic cancer cells.

Monday, January 6, 2020

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – Whether you’re a high school student who has decided upon a college major or you’re still exploring your options, the Westminster College Office of Admissions will offer a special Westminster Discovery Day on Monday, Feb. 17.

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – Westminster College student Taylor Gatesman and Dr. Karen Resendes, associate professor of biology, presented their work at the national American Society of Cell Biology (ASCB) meeting held Dec. 7-10 in Washington, D.C.

Monday, December 9, 2019

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. – Dr. Karen Resendes, associate professor of biology at Westminster College, served as keynote speaker at Kent State University at Salem’s 2019 Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) on Friday, Dec. 6.

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Dr. Helen Boylan, director of Westminster's Center for the Environment and professor of chemistry; Dr. Alison DuBois, director of the Graduate School and associate professor of education; and Brian Petrus, assistant professor of business administration, recently presented at the Academy of Business Education's 20th annual conference on Sept. 19, in Savannah, Ga.