Biological Sciences

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has named Maurina L. Aranda, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, as the recipient of the 2025 Paul Simon Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award. The annual award recognizes tenured faculty who contribute original research or creative activities and integrate that research or creative activity into their teaching activities. The award selection committee recognized Aranda’s strong commitment to inclusive teaching, stude...

 The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville community mourns the passing of Paul Wanda, PhD, professor of Biological Sciences, who passed away on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.

Born October 18, 1951, in Chicago, Wanda retired in 2015 after a dedicated career mentoring students and advancing scientific inquiry. He joined SIUE’s faculty in 1982 and had more than 30 years of service to the University.

Wanda’s research focus was in measles and canine distemper virology, macular degenerati...

Saturday, August 12 | 3-5 p.m. The Patio at Sneaky's Burgers (formerly Recess Brewing)307 N. Main Street, Edwardsville, Ill Please join us at Sneaky's Burgers (formerly Recess Brewing) in Edwardsville for an afternoon of networking with fellow alumni and faculty of the SIUE Biological Sciences program. Admission is $5 and includes one drink...

Saturday, August 12 | 3-5 p.m. The Patio at Sneaky's Burgers (formerly Recess Brewing)307 N. Main Street, Edwardsville, Ill Please join us at Sneaky's Burgers (formerly Recess Brewing) in Edwardsville for an afternoon of networking with fellow alumni and faculty of the SIUE Biological Sciences program. Admission is $5 and includes one drink...

February 8, 2022 - Danielle Lee, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences explains her work in the field exploring critters in "little urban green pockets" and outreach to engage communities with un-used or vacant spaces, particularly in Black neighborhoods. Dr. Lee shares her experiences working with the African pouched...

February 8, 2022 - Danielle Lee, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences explains her work in the field exploring critters in "little urban green pockets" and outreach to engage communities with un-used or vacant spaces, particularly in Black neighborhoods. Dr. Lee shares her experiences working with the African pouched...