Biology
Why Biology?
Student Opportunities
Faculty & Staff
Academic Requirements
Mindy Reynolds
Chair and Associate Professor of Biology, Co-Chair, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology- (800) 422- 1782 ext 7876
- mreynolds2@washcoll.edu
- Toll S118
- 410-810-7123
- akrochmal2@washcoll.edu
- Toll S104
Biology in the News
Maine Attraction
October 24 2018For two weeks in May, a group of WC students immerse themselves in the ecology, history, and beauty of Acadia National Park.
Bi-coastal Biology
October 25 2018From lichens growing on Maine granite to bacteria growing on the Mars rover, Picabo French ’19 spent her summer exploring biology with methods and purpose as diverse as her subjects.
The Mother of Freshwater Ecology
March 20 2019In honor of Women’s History Month, we pay tribute to a former biology professor who pioneered freshwater ecology. We asked student historian Andrew Darlington ’19 to investigate the WC teacher and environmental groundbreaker Kathleen Carpenter.
Our Students
Larisa Prezioso
Class of 2019 • Glen Gardner, New Jersey
MAJORS AND MINORS
- Biology
- Environmental Science
LEARN BY DOING
- Research Vessel Deckhand
- Environmental Remediation Intern, De Mazimis, Inc.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Biology Laboratory Assistant
- Peer Mentor Leader
SUPPORT FROM DONOR PROGRAM
Kaitlyn Marino
Class of 2019 MAJORS
- Biology
- Psychology
LEARN BY DOING
- John S. Toll Summer Research Fellow
- Beta Beta Beta
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Women's Volleyball
SUPPORT FROM DONOR PROGRAM
Samina Soin-Voshell
Class of 2021 • Annapolis, Maryland MAJORS AND MINORS
- Biology
- Environmental Science
LEARN BY DOING
- REU, UMass Boston School for Environment
- General Biology, Teacher's Assistant
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Peer Mentor
- Writing Center, Tutor
Julia Blackburn
Class of 2020 • Chestertown, Maryland MAJOR
- Biology
- Premedical Track
LEARN BY DOING
- Physician Shadowing
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Women's Rowing
Sean Garin
Class of 2020 • Fairfax, Virginia MAJORS AND MINORS
- Biology
- Chemistry
LEARN BY DOING
- U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
- Lab Assistant
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Men's Soccer
- Beta Beta Beta and Gamma Sigma Epsilon Honor Societies