Members of the graduate faculty teach advanced courses that introduce students to research methods and critical analysis of the literature in particular disciplines. Faculty and students participate in weekly research seminars and informal discussion groups that maintain a climate of inquiry and make students active participants in this community of scholars. Faculty and their research students seek extramural funding to enhance both research opportunities available at ETSU and their scholarly contributions to biology. The Biological Sciences faculty provide professional service by acting as advisors for students and as sponsors of student organizations that promote an understanding of biology. Faculty are active in governance at departmental, college, and university levels, are involved in activities of professional organizations, and are joined by students in regional efforts to improve science education and enhance citizen awareness of biological diversity and environmental issues.
Faculty provide consulting services for businesses, state agencies, and organizations.