Department of Biology, Minot State University

11/01/2025

12/26/2024

Pileated woodpecker. Swipe for map to see why it is fun to see these in Minot.

07/17/2024

All the best to you, Jonah! We are all rooting for you at med school.

Jonah Thomas, biology and chemistry, tagged along with his best friend who came to tour MSU and fell in love with the campus and community.

“I’ve always known I wanted to work in the medical field,” he said, “The staff has been incredible at getting me in contact with doctors at the hospital. I’ve had hands-on experience with many physicians, which has solidified my choice to pursue medicine.”

As for what’s next, Thomas is clear about his path forward.

“I am going to continue my education by attending medical school,” he said. “I’m on the journey to becoming a doctor, and every step of my experience here in Minot has prepared me for the next phase of my life.”

Read Jonah's full senior story: www.minotstateu.edu/pio/news/2024/05/SENIOR-SPOTLIGHT-Thomas-excited-proud-to-earn-a-four-year-degree.shtml

06/26/2024

Vaccination is infinitely better than having to acquire natural immunity

06/08/2024

An important distinction….

06/01/2024

Hmm? 🤔

05/04/2024

Good luck on your final exams!

04/30/2024

One of our own, Dr. Shoe!

Rachel Schomaker's journey in biology began with a simple curiosity about the creatures in her backyard. This early fascination has since evolved into a lifelong passion for exploring the wonders of the world around her.

Read about her fascination with critters, love of incorporating student feedback to adjust her lessons, see why she transitioned from pursuing medical school towards academia, and more in this Q&A, Onward: An Interview with Rachel Schomaker: https://www.minotstateu.edu/pio/news/2024/04/Onward-An-interview-with-Rachel-Schomaker.shtml