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Biology Department News
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First Steps: Biomimicry professor awarded NSF EAGER grant to study mechanics of underwater walking
Dr. Henry Astley, who studies the biomechanics of animal movement across unstructured terrain, has been awarded a $297,267 National Science Foundation grant. -
Biomimicry certificate for undergraduate students launches at University of Akron
The 15-credit interdisciplinary program is open to undergraduate students of any major. -
Super speedy spider hurls itself at prey using web as slingshot
Until recently, we thought only humans stored energy outside their body in an external tool. Turns out, the survival of the tiny triangle weaver spider depends on this ability. -
Ph.D. student has close eye on research, fellowship
Katelyn Sondereker received a research grant and fellowship award for her work in analyzing cells in the human eyeball. -
Three of UA's own honored for strides in STEM fields
Among the 29 honorees chosen by Crain’s for its “Notable Women in STEM” issue are three professors in biology, engineering and education at UA.