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The Biology Department is a diverse group of progressive and energetic individuals dedicated to instilling in our students a love of biology and the knowledge and skills they will need to excel in their pursuits after Bates College.<\/p>\n

\"Faculty<\/a>

Faculty and AI’s work closely with students in inquiry-based laboratories in both core and elective courses.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (L) Prof. Ryan Bavis, (C) Assoc. Prof. Larissa Williams, (R) Carolyn Lawson AI.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Biology Department is comprised of nine tenure-track faculty, four visiting faculty, and five academic and technical support staff members. Our faculty teach a wide range of courses <\/a>and support a range of undergraduate research opportunities<\/a> including Honors thesis, thesis, independent study, and small Research and Seminar courses. The support staff includes two full time Assistants in Instruction (AI’s, or lab instructors), half-time contributions from an AI in the Chemistry, a biology technician who manages the stockroom and departmental accounting, and a technician who oversees laboratory and building-wide safety, research animal care, and the greenhouse facilities.<\/p>\n

New Faculty for Fall 2019:<\/strong> The department welcomes two new faculty members: Microbiologist Dr. Lori Banks<\/a> has joined our department in a tenure track Assistant Professor position and molecular biologist Dr. Allison Moloney<\/a> joins us a Visiting Assistant Professor \u00a0We look forward to their contributions to our program as scholars, teachers, and mentors.<\/p>\n

Faculty on sabbatical leave<\/strong>:\u00a0 Dr. Ryan Bavis AY 2019-20 | Dr. Larissa Williams AY 2019-20<\/p>\n

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Dr. Allison Moloney<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Carnegie<\/a>

Carnegie Science main entrance.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Biology Department occupies the 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors of the Carnegie Science Building<\/a> at 44 Campus Avenue, on the south side of the Bates College campus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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