Welcome to the Fall 2007 edition of BioSpeak, a newsletter for biology undergraduates.

Table of Contents

Non-Traditional Courses offer Biology Students a Chance to Explore New Environments
Discover how you can spend your winter break visiting rain forests and volcanoes while applying classroom knowledge to a real-life setting.
by Rachel Resler

The Career Path Series: An Interview with Heather Burns, National Institutes of Health (IU Biology BS ’96)
IU Biology alum Heather Burns shares her career experiences and her current role at the NIH.
by Christie Wahlert

Getting your Foot in the Door: Lab Assistant Positions at IU
Being an undergraduate lab assistant is a great way to gain experience and build relationships with others in your field of study. Find out more about the benefits of working in a lab and how to get a lab job as an undergraduate.
by Kristy Hentchel

The Life of a Biology Department Advisor
Meet Kate Emblom, the newest addition to the Undergraduate Advising Office, and get some valuable advice for planning your college years in the Department of Biology.
by Ashley Mattingly

News for Biology Undergraduates
Learn about upcoming lectures, Department clubs, and resources available to you as an undergraduate student.

Past Issues

• Spring 2006
• Fall 2005
• Spring 2005 (opens as a PDF)