College of Biological Sciences graduates go on to do great things in healthcare, industry, education and many other fields. We think our grads deserve accolades for their efforts. CBS alumni, faculty, staff and students are eligible to participate. Learn about past recipients here.
Fly eyes play an important role in picking up information about the world around them, finding food and avoiding danger. But before this information can become useful, neural circuits in the brain need to simplify and extract the important components. Within milliseconds these little insects make complex decisions about where to turn, what to eat and what to avoid.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a fatal muscle wasting disease that affects 1 in 3,500 boys, totaling 620 baby boys born each year in the US.
If you are thinking about applying to medical or professional school this is the session for you. CBS alumni in healthcare careers will provide their insights about the best way to position yourself for medical and professional school, the application process and what to expect in medical school and as a working physician.
Wednesday, Mar. 3
4 - 5 p.m. CT via Zoom
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CBS alumni in a variety of industry roles will offer their take on how to use your degree in biotechnology and biomedical fields. Whether you are interested in entrepreneurship and startups or a career at an established company, this is the session for you. Hear about their professional paths and ask your questions!
Wednesday, Feb. 24
4 - 5 p.m. CT via Zoom
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Interested in applying to graduate or professional school? Join CBS alums who are current students or recent alums! They will share their insights and answer your questions about the application process and navigating your next phase of your education.
Wednesday, Feb. 10
4 - 5 p.m. CT
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CBS alumni in a variety of roles relating to the environment will offer their take on how to leverage your degree in a career focused on policy, conservation, and other areas. Hear about their professional paths and ask your questions!
Wednesday, Feb. 3
4 - 5 p.m. CT via Zoom
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CBS undergraduates, graduate students and recent alumni are invited to connect with CBS alumni who volunteer with the CBS Alumni Mentor Network.
Thursday, February 11
6 - 7:30 p.m. CT
Join the panel via Zoom at z.umn.edu/WomenSTEMPanelZoom.
Panelists will share their stories and experiences of being in a STEM field. This event is part of a number of events that CBS is hosting to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11. View all events.
