The department of Biological Sciences is located in the state-of-the-art Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center. The department offers 13 teaching laboratories, five prep laboratories, a biology museum-student resource room and eight faculty-student research laboratories that include tissue culture, small mammal, aquatic and natural history facilities.
Greenhouse and Stearns/McNamara Memorial Garden
The Greenhouse was built in 2012, the same year construction was completed on its neighbor, the Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center. Nestled within the Stearns/McNamara Memorial Garden, the Greenhouse contains the Biological Science Department's varied collection of tropical, desert, and research plants. Three distinct climes support plants native to many different parts of the world, and new specimens are frequently added to the collection. A dedicated research space enables faculty, staff, and students to work on research projects and to study plant growth and behavior.
The Greenhouse is open to the campus community, hosts class visits and events, and is a wonderful place to visit to learn about horticulture and biology.
Natural History Collection at BSU (BSUNH)
This small but valuable collection of animal and botanical specimens holds significant information about the ecological history of the New England region.
The mission of BSUNH is three-fold: cultivate meaningful scientific research that stimulates critical thinking, help create an accessible environment for teaching biology to students of all backgrounds and foster an appreciation for biodiversity through public outreach.
Collections are open to qualified researchers, artists, BSU employees, undergraduate and graduate students within and outside of BSU, and the public on a case-by-case basis. To request to visit BSUNH please make an appointment with appropriate Collections Team member (faculty curators or staff collections manager).