Hand On Learning, Hands On Working
"I worked with Dr. Simmons my senior year, helping him out with a project on illegal dumps in Indiana County. A lot of my work is done in the field, so it was good preparation."
Michael Charmo '14, BS in Biology, Environmental Health, now an Environmental Consultant (Environmental Scientist/Industrial Hygienist) for WSP in Reston, Virginia
What's Happening for Biology Majors
Biology majors can engage in many activities outside of the classroom, further enriching their enthusiasm for their area of expertise.
IUP Biology Club
The Biology Club assists the campus community by promoting the profession and study of biology. Mentoring is available for undergraduates.
Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society - Omega Theta Chapter
Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) supports undergraduate and other students in their quest to master, appreciate, and share insights about the study of biology.
IUP SEEDS Chapter
The IUP Chapter of the Ecological Society of America's SEEDS (Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity, and Sustainability) Club is an engaging group that is active in the areas of conservation and ecology. You will join a versatile group of conservation-oriented students who are dedicated to raising public awareness of ecological science. An annual seed swap is held by the club.
American Medical Student Association
The American Medical Student Association provides monthly meetings where students make presentations about their internship experiences. Guest speakers also enhance the meetings.
Freshman Honors Society
The Freshman Honors Society includes biology and chemistry majors and provides scholarship opportunities.
Special Biology Summer Course to Africa
The Department of Biology at IUP offers both undergraduate and graduate courses in Southern Africa during the summer.
Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology
Biology majors can expand their selection of course offerings by participating in a cooperative program with the University of Pittsburgh's field station at the Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology, located in northwestern Pennsylvania.
Osteopathic Medicine Early Acceptance Programs
IUP has "Early Acceptance" agreements with both Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM).
Medical College-IUP Physician Shortage Area Program
IUP has established a cooperative family medicine physician education program with Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia for the purpose of improving the distribution of physicians in Pennsylvania.