Emily Winnicki '25

Anthropology and biology major relies on ancient DNA for modern interdisciplinary study

Emily Winnicki ’25 immersed herself with both curricular and campus opportunities at The College of Wooster. The anthropology and biology major from Medina, Ohio […]

Emily Hiebel '25

Biology and sociology major assesses PFAS risk for various demographic groups

Emily Hiebel ’25 parlayed majors in biology and sociology, and a pathway in public health into her Independent Study at The College of Wooster. […]

Akhmad Marimov ’26 and Laura Park ’27 answer questions about their research in AI programing for non-computer science majors.

Wooster students’ research shared at National Conference on Undergraduate Research

Two groups of students from The College of Wooster had their research peer-reviewed and published at the 2025 National Conference on Undergraduate Research April […]

Jim Witter '07

Biology alumnus shares love of nature through career in parks

As a naturalist and the program manager at Wood County Parks in northwestern Ohio, biology alumnus Jim Witter ’07 works to shed light on […]

Martin Danial '05

Biology alumnus turns personal experience into career motivation as a fitness professional

After dislocating his shoulder about 25 times during his first few weeks as a member of the Fighting Scot football team at The College […]

Vedica Jha '16

Biology and mathematics alumna uses interdisciplinary skills in finance and entrepreneurship

Vedica Jha ’16 came to Wooster as an international student from India, traveling across the world to study in the United States, majoring in […]

The College of Wooster biology alumnus Sateesh Venkatesh ’10 was recently named one of five recipients to earn a prestigious Fulbright-National Geographic Award for 2024.

Biology alumnus receives Fulbright-National Geographic Award

The College of Wooster biology alumnus Sateesh Venkatesh ’10 was recently named one of five recipients to earn a prestigious Fulbright-National Geographic Award for […]

Jiho Park '25

Biology major learns new software to contribute to genetic research during APEX fellowship

Jiho Park ’25, a biology major at The College of Wooster, completed an APEX fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh researching kidney disease genetics, […]

Andrew Armile ’24

Biology major studies spinal muscular atrophy in search for a cure

On an educational path to become a physician, Andrew Armile ’24 wanted to learn more about spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic disorder that causes […]

Ciara Herbert '24

Student-designed major investigates importance of physical activity for people with Down syndrome

Ciara Herbert ’24, a student-designed major in physical therapy at The College of Wooster, used her Independent Study to make a case that people […]

Carolyn Klein '24

Environmental studies major investigates water bird visitation at local nature preserve

In 2018, 12 years after a century-old industrial site closed, the city of Rittman decided to turn it into the William J. Robertson Nature […]

Jennifer Shepheard ’18

Self-designed major Jennifer Shepheard ’18 finds her niche in public health

A seventh-grade project to identify a disease and how it was spreading in the population sparked an interest in epidemiology and public health for […]

Sam Carmel ’25, Laura Sirot, professor of biology and Isabel Espinosa ’23 in the recording studio working on I Came for Science.

Biology professor launches reproductive science podcast through interdisciplinary collaboration with alumni and students

Under the direction of Laura Sirot, professor of biology at The College of Wooster, an interdisciplinary team of students and alumni have launched I […]

Kauke Hall

Wooster Science Cafe’s spring season to feature talks on nutritional supplements, mRNA vaccines, and urban ecology

Wooster Science Cafe, a collaboration between The College of Wooster and The Ohio State University, will begin its spring season on Feb. 7 at […]

B-WISER Camp 2023

B-WISER summer camp offers girls opportunity to explore STEM fields

The B-WISER educational summer camp, a partnership between The College of Wooster and the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, will take place June 10-15, 2024. […]

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Students explore the effects of land-use decisions on both humans and wildlife during Costa Rica TREK

Laura Sirot, professor of biology, and Brooke Krause, associate professor of economics and global & international studies, led 13 students from The College of […]

Julia Clarke, John A. and Katherine G. Jackson Chair in Geobiology and associate dean of research and education impact at the University of Texas at Austin

The College of Wooster welcomes Julia Clarke for lecture on “The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs” Oct. 12

The College of Wooster will welcome Julia Clarke as she presents a lecture titled “The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs” on Thursday, Oct. 12 at […]

Joseph Coll head shot

Wooster Science Café continues fall season with “The Science of Gerrymandering”

Wooster Science Café will continue its fall semester series on Wednesday, October 4, with “The Science of Gerrymandering,” featuring speaker Joseph Coll, assistant professor […]

Tae-Young Lee

Wooster Science Café begins tenth year with “The Science of Termite Behavior”

The tenth year of the Wooster Science Café, sponsored by The College of Wooster and The Ohio State University, begins Sept. 6 at 7 […]

Maggie Stieby '25

Spanish major provides essential translating services in clinical healthcare during APEX Fellowship

Maggie Stieby ’25 spent her summer as an APEX fellow with the Viola Startzman Clinic, helping to analyze and strengthen the clinic’s resources for […]