Photo:  Our own Bryan Dutton as a student with Dr. Spring  on the popular San Juan Fieldtrip (circa 1970s).  Dr. Dutton joined the WOU Biology faculty in 1998.

As part of the oldest public university in Oregon, the Biology Department has a long history of training students for a variety of careers ranging from science education to medicine to biotechnology.   Graduating classes range from 20-50 students.   Our emphasis on small class size, hands-on experimentation and collection, and field experience fosters an atmosphere of cameraderie.

 

 

Photo: Juniors and seniors in Grand Teton National Park (September, 2001).  Half went on to biotechnology or research positions in local industry or academics.  The rest are pursuing careers in science education.