Welcome to the Department of Biology
Prof. Timothy Short, at the annual QC Biology graduation ceremony
Welcome to Biology at Queens College!
Our research on diverse organisms (from viruses to humans) spans the “skin-in” approach of molecular, cell, and developmental (MCD) biology and “skin-out” approach of ecology, evolution, and behavior (EEB).
Our faculty members teach in their areas of expertise and offer new courses and other educational opportunities for our students.
We host academic and social events, such as our weekly Colloquium, an annual Research Symposium, and regular social hours and “data talks” by our researchers.
Students have many opportunities to get involved in the research being done in our vibrant labs and can apply for merit-based departmental scholarships and awards.
The Department’s excellent research facilities include the Core Facility for Imaging, Cellular and Molecular Biology, well-equipped research labs, a greenhouse, animal facilities, a cold-room, environmental control units, marine and fresh-water aquaria, scanning and transmission electron microscopes, and ample computer access.
Opportunities are enhanced through affiliations and collaborations with other city institutions, other divisions of CUNY, and the American Museum of Natural History.
Queens College is near many biodiversity habitats, including fields, forests, ponds, streams, salt marshes, and coastal and marine areas.
Our degree programs include: two Bachelor of Arts tracks (Biology and Biology-Education) and a Master of Arts (MA). Our faculty members also mentor PhD students from the CUNY Graduate Center’s MCD, EEB, Neurosciences, and Plant Sciences subprograms.
- Department Chair: Dr. Cathy Savage-Dunn
- Graduate Deputy Executive Officer: Dr. John Dennehy
- Graduation Evaluator: Dr. Mitchell Baker
- Graduate Admissions & Research Coordinator: Dr. David Lahti
By the way, if you are a QC Bio Alum, please fill out our survey to help us connect with our history and improve our Department (it will take less than 5 minutes).
Department Chair
Dr. Cathy Savage-Dunn
Administrative Staff
Nery Capellan
Address
Department of Biology
Queens College
City University of New York
65-30 Kissena Blvd.
Flushing, New York 11367
Department Phone
(718) 997-3400
Fax1: (718) 997-3445
Fax2: (718) 997-3321
Department Office
346 New Science Bldg
The physical office is open 9am to 5pm, Monday through Thursday; on Fridays, we work remotely.
If the physical office is closed, please direct any queries or departmental business inquiries to Nery Capellan (biology@qc.cuny.edu).
Dr. Cathy Savage-Dunn (bottom center), Professor of Biology at Queens College and Director of the CUNY Biology Doctoral Program, surrounded by student enthusiasm