Urban Pieper is the manager of the greenhouse and Dr. Saupe is the faculty director. Yes, there are many students with work-study appointments in the biology department. Among the positions available are greenhouse assistants, teaching assistants for various courses, office assistants for faculty, and research assistants to help with faculty research projects. The department strongly encourages students to participate in research. You may enroll in BIOL 371 or 372 to pursue independent study.
Some students remain on campus during the summer and conduct research with a faculty member.
Still others complete projects as a part of the Honors program. In addition, for those looking for opportunities farther afield, Dr. Brown maintains a web site that provides information on employment, internships, and summer courses that may interest biology majors. The department has the environment and facilities to conduct most types of biological research. Visit the environment and facilities web site for an overview. The biology department faculty are involved in a variety of research projects.