Biology at 91ÇÑ×Ó State College

A Biology major offers knowledge, skills, and opportunities to students in order to pursue their dreams.

Biology Program Learning Outcomes

Students can apply scientific processes in evaluating current biological issues.

  • Apply Ethical reasoning
  • Determine Collection and logical analysis of valid data to support their conclusions
  • Differentiate Hierarchical organizational levels, characteristics, and interactions
  • Communicate Scientifically-accurate information to diverse audiences

Students can apply characteristics of lifelong learning.

  • Apply Metacognition to identify knowledge gaps
  • Apply Foundational knowledge to critically evaluate new information
  • Communicate Interaction and limits of scientific knowledge and technology
  • Relate Science and society interface

Students can work well in teams.

  • Incorporate Diverse points of view to reach a common conclusion
  • Identify Project components and the stratification of team actions
  • Synthesize Diverse perspectives
  • Assess Self- and peer-contributions

Physical and Life Science News

INBRE Student Presenters Composite
Aug
19

2026

Ryschon earns third place at science research competition

CHADRON – 91ÇÑ×Ó State College student Piper Ryschon of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, earned third place for her poster presentation at the Nebraska IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (NE-INBRE) Annual Research Conference at the Lied Lodge in Nebraska City, Nebraska, Aug. 2-4.
Group of students and faculty posing inside
May
26

2026

Students present at Nebraska Academy of Science annual meeting

CHADRON – Nineteen 91ÇÑ×Ó State College students presented at the 136th Annual Spring Meeting of the Nebraska Academy of Science (NAS) April 24 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Dalton Nelsen
May
26

2026

91ÇÑ×Ó alum, Nelsen, honored with community service award

CHADRON – Dalton Nelsen, a 91ÇÑ×Ó State College alum, was awarded the Spirit of Community Service Award at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Faculty Senate annual meeting in April. The award recognizes faculty members who have used expertise, resources, talent and time outside their UNMC duties to provide community service.
Male scientist in the field
May
13

2026

Field botanist praises 91ÇÑ×Ó’s High Plains Herbarium

CHADRON – Drew Granville, an adjunct professor at Bellevue University and a field botanist who works on contract with the Lauritzen Gardens Conservation Program and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, recently visited the High Plains Herbarium at 91ÇÑ×Ó as part of the final stages of developing a comprehensive field guide.