Seminar Series

The Department of Biological Sciences at Western Michigan University invites you to explore the world of biology through our seminar series each semester. 

Fall 2025 Seminar Series 

Location: Chemistry Building, Room 1260

All seminars occur on Fridays at 2:00pm 

Please contact Dr. Pamela Hoppe (pamela.hoppe@wmich.edu) with any questions or to request an online invitation. 

September 5th, 2025 (Haenicke Hall Atrium)

Research Mixer Poster Presentation @ 2:15pm to 4:30pm. All BIOS faculty, staff, and students are welcome.

September 12th, 2025

Dr. Keenan Noyes, Michigan State University 

"Why You Should Ask "How": Incorporating Mechanistic Reasoning into Biology Education"

September 19th, 2025 

Department Retreat. No seminar

September 26th, 2025

Dr. Devin Bloom, Western Michigan University

TBD 

October 3rd, 2025

Dr. Vladimir Lazetic, George Washington University 

“Molecular Mechanisms that Control Intestinal Innate Immunity against Intracellular Pathogens.” 

October 10th, 2025 

Dr. Katie Mulka, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

"Comparative Pathogenesis of Viral Disease."

October 17th, 2025

Fall Break

October 24th, 2025

Dr. Craig Schenk, University of Missouri

"Evolution of Plant Chemical Diversity."

October 31st, 2025

Dr. Tyler Buchinger, Michigan State University

"Ecosystem Research and Management."

November 7th, 2025

Dr. Anandhi Rangarajan, Michigan State University

"Cyclic DI-GMP Signaling in V. cholerae

November 14th, 2025 

Takeshi Shimamura, University of Illinois Cancer Center

“Translational Lung Caner Research.” 

November 21st, 2025

Dr. Matt Cooper, Grand Valley State University

“Wetlands and Great Lakes Biology.” 

December 5th, 2025 

BIOS Graduate Students