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Things our students are doing!
Thesis defense announcements
M.S. Biology
Vanessa Mbuyi
Prevention of cold-induced apoptosis in platelets from humans and 13-lined ground squirrels
April 22, 9-10 a.m. | Wimberly Hall 111
Major Advisor: Scott Cooper
M.S. Biology
Kaitlyn Schneider
Effects of exercise-induced extracellular vesicles on triple negative breast cancer cells
April 23, 1-2 p.m. | Wimberly Hall 314
Major Advisor: Sierra Colavito & Jennifer Klein
M.S. Biology
Drew Lysaker
Changing prevalence of La Crosse virus and its vector, the mosquito Aedes triseriatus in western Wisconsin
April 25, 8-9 a.m. | Student Union 3130
Major Advisor: Barrett Klein
Why earn a Master's degree in Biology at UW-La Crosse?
Master's-focused education
At UWL, we specialize in training Master's students, providing individual mentoring and professional development for students preparing for careers or further studies. As a M.S. student at UWL, you will not compete with Ph.D. students for resources, funding, or faculty attention. Many careers require a M.S. rather than a Ph.D., and a master's research project might help you decide whether to pursue a Ph.D. in the future.
Diverse research opportunities
Our department has a faculty of nearly 40 instructors with a wide variety of professional interests. Whether you are interested in biomedical sciences, molecular biology, ecology, evolution, fungi, or behavior, you can find a great mentor at UWL. Our colleagues in Microbiology study bacteria, archaea and viruses - you should check out the MS in Microbiology if those organisms are of interest! Our new Prairie Springs Science Center offers state-of-the-art research facilities for both programs.
A great place to live
With accolades from publications including Forbes magazine and Outdoor Magazine, La Crosse offers a great cultural and natural environment. La Crosse combines a small-town feel with ample cultural and recreational opportunities. Situated on the Mississippi River in the geologically unique Driftless region, La Crosse offers four-season recreational and research opportunities on water and land.
Graduate Seminar Series - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 3:20 PM in Cowley 140.
Need additional info?
Contact our graduate program director
Associate Professor
4032 Cowley Hall
adavelos@uwlax.edu
608.785.8239