Biology

The Biology Department at Bowdoin examines the living world— from molecular interactions to ecosystem function—and the societal importance of biological knowledge through a wide range of courses, mentored research opportunities, and other forms of exploration.

Welcome Class of 2029 Kent Island

Laboratory Safety Schiller Coastal Studies Center

Summer Fellows Make a Difference in Maine
More than forty students received funding through the McKeen Center for the Common Good, and the Environmental Studies (ES) Program over the summer to work for local government and nonprofits that are protecting the environment and helping improve people's lives throughout the state of Maine.
Student Fellows on Why Their Research Matters
Each summer at Bowdoin, around two hundred students receive fellowships from the College to conduct independent, faculty-mentored research in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
On Remote Kent Island, Bowdoin Scientists Uncover Clues to Pollinator Intelligence
The unique ecology of the island has made it possible for a team of Bowdoin researchers to develop new insights into how different bees and wasps learn, and how this ability impacts their foraging behavior.