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Currently, 3,378 species of cicadas have been described and named. Nine of these are periodical cicadas like the bugs pictured on these leaves. Photo by Gene Kritsky. Cicadas to emerge soon Posted 9:36 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Entomologist explains the wondrous spectacle of insect behavior to be seen — and heard — in southwest Wisconsin this spring Read more about Cicadas to emerge soon State Rep. Jill Billings talks with UWL senior Sabrina Neurock during Research in the Rotunda Thursday, March 6, in the Wisconsin State Capitol. PHOTO CREDIT: Joe Koshollek Research in the Rotunda Posted 10:11 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2024 Seniors show off research at Wisconsin State Capitol Read more about Research in the Rotunda Adam Schneider, UWL assistant professor of biology, works with his research assitant Ellie Euler, a senior at Holmen High School, to better understand branched broomrape, an invasive weed that is a menace in tomato farm fields. Cracking the code Posted 2:12 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 Professor studies genetic secrets of invasive weed threatening $1.5 billion tomato industry  Read more about Cracking the code Graduates students from Professor Barrett Klein's biology lab shared a lesson on insects with children from Red Balloon Early Learning Center in La Crosse. Bugging out Posted noon Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 Grad students give local children an intro to insects Read more about Bugging out Read more -> Working toward better water Posted 10:57 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 Alum helping communities tackle PFAS, other contaminants Read more about Working toward better water
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Perspectives from recent graduates

Noah Splinter, '21

MS - Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology

"Attending UWL for my Master’s degree gave me the chance to learn from and get to know so many excellent professors within the Biology Department. It has also prepared me for a career in science that I truly look forward to."

Shayla Michel

MS - Biology

"As an MS student at UWL, I gained valuable teaching experience through my TA position, exposure to the larger scientific community at conferences and events, and lasting peer and mentor relationships. I have no doubt that my MS has prepared me for my next endeavor as a PhD student in environmental toxicology."

Emilie Clavette, '20

MS - Biology

"I started grad school at Duke but decided the program wasn't right for me. Coming back to UWL for my MS was one of the best choices I've made. The professors are supportive and kind, and they bolstered my confidence in my ability to succeed in the research field."

Annie Schauster, '20

MS - Biology

"My professors did an outstanding job at preparing me for the next step in my academic career. After graduating with my MS, I moved on to a PhD program where I am currently applying knowledge and skills I developed at UWL."

Alex Oines, '20

MS - Biology: Environmental Science

"Earning my MS at UWL helped me to grow more confident in my skills as a researcher, writer, and educator. The opportunity to work as a lab instructor helped me to realize how much I enjoy teaching, and I am currently instructing biology courses at another university."

Theresa Simpson, '19

MS - Biology: Environmental Science

"In earning my second MS, I was able to pursue my dream of studying wolf colonization and habitat analysis. A highlight for me was winning the 3-Minute Grad Project competition - competing improved my presentation skills by requiring me to think critically about the core of my work."