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UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · 18h

Hey #BioBadgers! Tomorrow, October 9, Integrative Biology will have Kathy Cottingham (Dartmouth College), speaking at Biology Colloquium. Please join us at 3:30pm in B302 for: "Water Quality in Clear-water Lakes: Lessons Across Time and Space”.

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UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · 22h

Fill the Hill is here! 🦩🦩🦩
Tomorrow until 5:00PM Friday, when you give to the Biology Major, you directly support current and future #BioBadgers. Give now at biologymajor.wisc.edu/donations/ or uwflamingos.com and share your favorite memory as a #BioBadger!
Reply below 👇

UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · 1d

Hey #BioBadgers! This Spring term, the Department of Botany is offering Botany 575: Plant Ecophysiology & Adaptive Radiation in Hawai'i🌴🌺
This new topic course includes an optional field trip to Hawai'i in January before the start of the semester!
Learn more at the info session on Thursday, 4:30PM👇

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UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · 2d

ATTN Pre-PA #BioBadgers! UW Madison's PA Program is hosting a Virtual Fall Info Session on Wed., November 12th, from 5-6:30PM over Zoom.
Learn about the program and get your questions answered!
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

UW-Madison PA Program Virtual Fall Information Session

The UW-Madison PA Program's Virtual Fall Information Session is taking place on Wednesday, November 12th from 5:00-6:30 PM CT via Zoom. Zoom Link to Information Session: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/9...

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UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · 2d

Hey #BioBadgers! Are you enrolled in Statistics this term? Need some assistance? Attend a practice session at Morgridge Hall in the new Gross Learning Center (GLC)!
Review recent materials, engage in active-learning with peers, and get your questions answered: cdis.wisc.edu/learning-cen...

Gross Learning Center - School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences

The Phill and Liz Gross Learning Center serves as a place where students can not only receive academic support, but also build a sense of community by connecting with peers and mentors who have succes...

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UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · 12d

Hey #BioBadgers! Are you feeling unsure about how to take effective notes during lectures? Join GUTS on Oct. 3rd at noon, 333 East Campus Mall, for a free 45-minute workshop to learn strategies for writing that enhance understanding and promote learning.
Register here: go.wisc.edu/71ir2c

RSVP for GUTS Study Skills Workshop #3 (Take Effective Notes)

Only complete this form if you are planning to attend the Take Effective Notes workshop at 12 PM on Friday, October 3 in the Caucus Room (4th floor) of the Student Activity Center, located at 333 East...

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UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · 12d

Hey #BioBadgers! Epic is coming to campus on September 30th!
Sessions will be throughout campus - SuccessWorks, Morgridge Hall, Union South - from 9AM to 6:30PM.
Register and learn more about sessions and locations:
go.wisc.edu/1qy619

UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · 13d

Hey #BioBadgers! The Career & Internship Fair is today from 4 – 7:30PM in the Kohl Center!
There’s still time to view the list of participating employers and register on Handshake.
Business attire not required but welcome!

UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · 16d

We are excited to announce that Biology at Work is returning next month!
Learn from biology alumni about how they found rewarding careers in many different fields.
Mark your calendars for Oct. 22nd, 5:30-7PM, in Carson's Market 2nd floor!
Register here: successworks.wisc.edu/event/biolog...

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UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · 19d

Save the date! Fill the Hill is almost here.🦩
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UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · 20d

Hey #BioBadgers, today at 3:30PM @uwmadison.bsky.social's own Prof. Prashant Sharma will be speaking at the Biology Colloquium!
We hope to see you in 302 Birge Hall for "Reciprocal illumination between genomes, phylogeny, and development in the evolutionary biology of the arachnids"

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UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · 20d

#BioBadgers! The Career & Internship Fair is only 1 week away!
Make sure your Handshake profile is fully completed and accurate.
Don’t forget to upload your resume and check out positions from employers attending the Fair.
Preparation assistance can be found here: careerfair.wisc.edu/students/

Flyer for Career & Internship Fair. September 25th, 4-7:30PM, Kohl Center. Visit careerfair.wisc.edu for more information.

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UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · 22d

Hey #BioBadgers! Join Thermo Fisher Scientific for “Secure the Job,” a professional development workshop led by recruiters, engineers, and scientists. Learn insider tips for resumes, interviews, and networking while making connections with industry professionals.
More info here: go.wisc.edu/3s1uy9

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UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · 23d

Hey #BioBadgers! Ever wonder how your language skills could be useful in a bioscience career? Join this workshop to learn about the demand for multilingualism in all industries and how you can highlight your language abilities when searching for jobs!
Oct 1st, 4-5:30PM, 259A Van Hise Hall!

Flyer for event. October 1st, 2025, 4 - 5PM, 259A Van Hise Hall.

UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · 26d

ATTN First Generation #BioBadgers!
Mon. 5-7PM in Tripp Commons is the Envision Your Future: First Gen Welcome Reception (popper emoji)
Create vision boards, play games, share resources, and enjoy appetizers!

UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · 27d

Hey #BioBadgers! The Career & Internship Fair is only 2 weeks away!
It is open to ALL enrolled UW-Madison students, plus recent alumni who graduated within the past two years.
Learn about full-time jobs and internships across many interest areas and roles.
Business casual attire is welcome!

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UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · 28d

Hey #BioBadgers!
The Biology Colloquium will kick off next Thursday at 3:30pm in B302 Birge with the annual Hugh H. Iltis Lecture by Charlotte Taylor from the Missouri Botanical Garden 🌼
"The plant family Rubiaceae: An unexpectedly diverse assemblage."

UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · Sep 8

ATTN Pre-Vet #BioBadgers!
CALS will be hosting Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine on Monday, September 15th, from 12:15-1:15, Ag Hall room 10.
Learn about their program and preparing for veterinary school.
Lunch provided!

UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hey #BioBadgers! Be sure to checkout the Welcome Week events at Allen Centennial Gardens next week 💐🪴
Collect herbs, build a bouquet, even adopt a plant for your dorm or apartment!
Check out the times and dates here: allencentennialgarden.wisc.edu

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UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · Aug 26

Happy #NationalDogDay #BioBadgers 🐕
There is still time to enroll in Forest & Wildlife Ecology 335: Human/Animal Relationships - Biological and Philosophical Issues this Fall term! This biology breadth course explores the complex and often contradictory relationships with non-human animals.

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UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · Aug 21

ATTN New #BioBadgers! Don’t miss out on next week’s Badgers on the Bus event!!
Fri, Aug 29th, 12-3PM, learn about taking the bus in Madison and complete 5 event activities to win a prize🚍
Pick up your passport at 333 East Campus Mall!

UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · Aug 18

Hey #BioBadgers! Wisconsin Welcome starts next week and @morgridgeinstitute.bsky.social has a plethora of service events and opportunities for you to join in on🙌
Check out all they have to offer this month here: morgridge.wisc.edu/events/wisco...

Wisconsin Welcome 2025

Check out the Morgridge Center for Public Service sponsored events in collaboration with UW-Madison's Wisconsin Welcome.

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UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · Aug 13

HUGE shout out to #BioBadgerAlum and 2025 Forward Award recipient, Faatima Khan (BS'15)!
We are proud to have hardworking and compassionate alumni like Faatima in the #BioBadger family🤍🦡
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Faatima Khan ’15 | Wisconsin Alumni Association

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UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · Aug 8

JOB ALERT #BioBadgers!!! The Pool Lab (UW Genetics) is searching for a motivated undergraduate to fill a paid research support position!
Check out the posting here: studentjobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/50...

Research support position in evolutionary genetics lab at UW–Madison

Find student jobs at University of Wisconsin–Madison

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UW-Madison Biology Major @uwbiomajor.bsky.social · Aug 8

Here are some of our own #BioBadger cats for #NationalCatDay!

Photo of two tabby cats asleep on a window sill.