Biology
Meet the Growing and Vital World of Science
Our biology major will prepare you for a career in a lab or field research environment, environmental education, biotechnology, forensic science, industry, science communication, bioregulation, advanced education, and many other options.
Students can engage in research while studying as a biology major at CSM. An environmental biology course offers an engaging, hands-on approach to learning about environmental science. The class goes beyond traditional textbooks and lectures, allowing students to immerse themselves in nature and study biological principles. Students venture into local ecosystems, such as Little Papillion Creek, to collect data on pollution levels, analyze aquatic life, and understand the environment's health.
College of Saint Mary offers the Nebraska INBRE Scholar Program in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The program was created to expose students to professional biomedical research and build a statewide biomedical research infrastructure between undergraduate and graduate institutions. After completing their sophomore year, students can enter the program upon the recommendation of their professors. It is a two-year comprehensive training program designed to prepare students for graduate school.
Students Receive Awards for Research Accomplishments
Faith participated in multitudes of research while studying biology.
Faith performed research on “The physiological significance of superoxide dismutase in Staphylococcus Aureus.” The research won her the 2021 Richard Holland Future Scientist Award from the Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures.
In addition to bacterial research, Faith has also studied insects. “I think it’s very beneficial to be able to apply what we’re learning in the classroom,” she said. “Hopefully, I’ll be published in a research article someday, so that it will get me out there and help me in the future to put that on my resume.”
