Departmental seminar: Simona Picardi
Speaker: Simona Picardi, University of Idaho, Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences
Host: Briana Abrahms
Title: Fitness Consequences of Movement Behavior in Wildlife Populations
Abstract: Movement is an adaptation to dynamic environments. By moving, organisms adjust the conditions to which they are exposed, improve their ability to use resources, and minimize their exposure to risks. There is an inherent theoretical link between individual movement behavior and fitness, with consequences for demography at the population level. However, this theoretical relationship is rarely quantified empirically. In this seminar, I will present three examples of how movement behavior can be linked to its fitness consequences at the individual level, and I will discuss how doing so can help us better predict demographic trajectories of wildlife populations in response to anthropogenic pressures and environmental change.
Link to flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17ULZWlsqZWqN0uhxLC3JyABJHBFCbdLU/view?usp=sharing.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hitchcock Hall (HCK). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/91737149504?pwd=NTRtbjRuMlhQSUNZcTVnV08rSEhtZz09. Campus room: 132. Accessibility Contact: frontbio@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, May 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.picardiecology.com. Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: sadlergh@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 12:00 AM – 4:00 AM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu. Grad Seminar
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hitchcock Hall (HCK). Campus room: 132. Accessibility Contact: frontbio@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: @test. Event Types: Not Specified.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu. Departmental seminar: Ben Matthews
Speaker: Ben Matthews, University of British Columbia, Department of Zoology
Host: Jeff Riffell
Title: Bitter, Rough, and Salty: A Journey into Mosquito Behaviour and Physiology
Abstract: Mosquitoes are a diverse group of insects with an outsized impact on human health. Our lab is focused on mosquito behaviour and physiology across scales, with a focus on the neurobiology of sensory-driven behaviours and the physiological adaptations that allow larvae to inhabit novel environments. In this seminar I will highlight work on feeding and egg-laying behaviour in the yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti, and recent insights into molecular basis of saline tolerance in the coastal rock pool mosquito Aedes togoi.
We show that Ae. aegypti avoid bitter compounds during both blood- and nectar-feeding and identify a population of sensory neurons expressing AaegGr14 as key mediators of this anti-feedant action. We also demonstrate that Ae. aegypti mosquitoes use surface texture as a positive cue for egg-laying, choosing…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hitchcock Hall (HCK). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/91737149504?pwd=NTRtbjRuMlhQSUNZcTVnV08rSEhtZz09. Campus room: 132. Accessibility Contact: frontbio@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit mosquitolab.zoology.ubc.ca. Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: sadlergh@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 12:00 AM – 4:00 AM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu. Teaching Lightning Talks
Hosts: Sara Berk & Many Schivell
Description: Biology faculty and graduate students will present short talks on their teaching practice. Come to learn and discuss!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hitchcock Hall (HCK). Campus room: 132. Accessibility Contact: frontbio@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Biology Open House
Please save the date - Saturday, May 16th, 2026 - because we are hosting a day of science and invite you to join us! This event is free of cost, and families and science enthusiasts of all ages are welcome.
The UW Department of Biology is a large, collaborative, and integrative department – meaning our research and teaching spans from cellular and molecular biology to global climate change to paleontology to plant biology. Our department is among the largest undergraduate degree programs at the UW and is a vital STEM pipeline for the state of Washington. Come learn about the exciting things our department is doing from experts in their fields! Our UW Biology Greenhouse will also be open for visitors!
At our open house, you’ll have the opportunity to explore topics such as: How have penguins adapted to survive climate change? , How is neuron fate decided during development? , Why are mosquitoes attracted to us? , Do plants really “defend” themselves against insect predators? , How does the brain really…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Life Sciences Building (LSB). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit biology.washington.edu. Postdoc Seminar: Jenny Taylor, Saumya Gupta, and Olivia Kosterlitz
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hitchcock Hall (HCK). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/91737149504?pwd=NTRtbjRuMlhQSUNZcTVnV08rSEhtZz09. Campus room: 132. Accessibility Contact: frontbio@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, May 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: sadlergh@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 12:00 AM – 4:00 AM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu. Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: sadlergh@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu. Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: sadlergh@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 12:00 AM – 4:00 AM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu. Jill Fredericksen-Adams Endowed Lecture: Sonali Roy
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hitchcock Hall (HCK). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/91737149504?pwd=NTRtbjRuMlhQSUNZcTVnV08rSEhtZz09. Campus room: 132. Accessibility Contact: frontbio@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, June 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: sadlergh@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 12:00 AM – 4:00 AM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu. Grad Seminar
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hitchcock Hall (HCK). Campus room: 132. Accessibility Contact: frontbio@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, June 5, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: sadlergh@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 12:00 AM – 4:00 AM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu. BIOL 305 Film Showcase
Dr. Dee Boersma's Video Storytelling class (BIOL 305) would like to invite everyone to the open screening of their final projects on Wednesday, June 10th from 10:30-12:20 in GWN 301. Watch student-made short films about climate change, wildlife, ecology, scientific research, and much more!
The students have been working hard all quarter, creating PSAs and short documentaries to gain skills in video editing and science communication. Please support UW Biology Science Communication by attending our student screening for BIOL305 - all are welcome!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: GWN 301. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Special Events. Screenings.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:20 PM.
2026 Biology Departmental Graduation
We are excited to welcome you to our Biology department graduation! The event will take place on Friday, June 12th, 2026. The doors will open at 12PM and the ceremony will begin at 1PM.
Doors open: 12PM
Graduation Ceremony: 1PM-2:30PM
Meet and Greet with Students, Family, Faculty and Staff: 2:30PM-4:00PM
More details to come!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Hec Edmundson Pavilion (EDP). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Ceremonies. Special Events.
Friday, June 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: @test. Event Types: Not Specified.
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu. Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: sadlergh@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 12:00 AM – 4:00 AM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu. Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: sadlergh@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 12:00 AM – 4:00 AM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu. Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: sadlergh@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu. Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: sadlergh@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 12:00 AM – 4:00 AM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu. Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: sadlergh@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 12:00 AM – 4:00 AM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu. Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: @test. Event Types: Not Specified.
Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu. Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: sadlergh@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 12:00 AM – 4:00 AM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu. Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: sadlergh@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 12:00 AM – 4:00 AM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu. Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: sadlergh@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Saturday, July 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu. Greenhouse Open to Public
Non-holiday Wednesday afternoons 12:00-4:00 pm. and 2 & 4th Saturdays from 10:00-2:00 pm. Our 4 Collection rooms are open for browsing through an amazing diversity of plant species from around the world. We appreciate advance notice if your group is larger than 16 people, please leave a message at -206-543-0436. The Greenhouse is located in the Lower level, southwest side of the Life Sciences Building, at 3747 W Stevens Way NE. Map. There are several bus routes that stop nearby on both Pacific Ave and Stevens Way.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Department of Biology Greenhouse. Accessibility Contact: sadlergh@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 12:00 AM – 4:00 AM.
For more info visit www.biology.washington.edu.