Ecological Journeys
Ecological Journeys is a travel course designed to familiarize students with principles of ecology in exotic or unusual environments. Students work together to design and carry out field investigations to be conducted on the trip. Off-campus sites could include the Galapagos Islands, South Africa, Alaska and Costa Rica.
Student Research
At Millikin, there are many opportunities for undergraduate research and various scholar programs. Visit the Student Research page for more information.
On-Campus Job Opportunities
Many biology students work for the department to earn money. Student workers may:
- Serve as lab assistants for biology courses.
- Prepare materials for labs and maintain inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Care for plants in the greenhouse and for research animals in the animal care facility.
Most students typically work 10 hours per week, with some working more as schedules permit. These jobs fulfill work-study financial aid requirements. For an application, contact Natural Sciences Administrative Assistant Sue James at 217.424.6230 or sjames@millkin.edu.
Related Student Organizations
Beta Beta Beta: National Biological Honor Society
"Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta) is a society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research." Please see the national website http://www.tri-beta.org/(link is external) for more information or contact the faculty advisor, Dr. Travis Wilcoxen, to join.
Environmental Affairs Council
The Environmental Affairs Council (EAC) is a student environmental group dedicated to protecting the earth's natural resources. They sponsor many programs on campus and in the local area including campus-wide recycling programs. Prof. Roslyn O'Conner is the faculty advisor.
Sigma Zeta
Sigma Zeta is a national science and mathematics honor society. It encourages and fosters the attainment of greater knowledge in the fields of science and mathematics; it recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement in these fields through active, graduate, and honorary memberships. See Dr. Anne Rammelsberg or the national website http://www.sigmazeta.org/(link is external) for more information.
