Our biology programs go beyond education in the biological sciences, challenging students to engage with research, societal impact, and themes of inclusion and accessibility.
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Hats off to our 2026 undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral graduates! Thank you for your tireless dedication in the classroom, field, and lab. Your resilience and passion for scientific inquiry from cellular biology to global health have inspired us all. You have left an indelible mark on Georgetown Biology, and we wish you the absolute best in research, medicine, policy, and beyond.
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Our biology programs go beyond education in the biological sciences, challenging students to engage with research, societal impact, and themes of inclusion and accessibility.
About Us
Our programs are designed to provide the finest education in biological principles and their applications.
Our Pedagogy & Learning Goals
Our undergraduate program provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in professional settings, as citizens, and as caretakers of life on Earth. Our graduate program offers students of diverse backgrounds the opportunity to conduct intensive research in the biological sciences and contribute to the broader scientific community.
Undergraduate Programs Ph.D. ProgramsOur seminar series has been a token of dedication from faculty and guest speakers that can enrich and can help inspire future biologists.
Our programs are designed to provide the finest education in biological principles and their application.
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Explore and examine the breadth of hard work of our students in becoming experts in their careers.
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Department of Biology Celebrates Hannah Snyder as Newly Named ARCS Scholar
The Department of Biology is thrilled to announce that Ph.D. student Hannah Snyder has been named a prestigious ARCS Scholar by the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS)…
May 27, 2026
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Department of Biology Honors Sam Sturiale with Award
Named in honor of Dr. Artrice Valentine Bader, the pioneering scientist who made history as the very first student to earn a Ph.D. in biology at Georgetown University, this distinguished…
May 22, 2026
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Celebrating Undergraduate Research Excellence 2026
Credit: Photo taken by Matthew B. Hamilton PhDChapman Award winner and honorable mentions: Sophia Farmer, Aly Jeffrey, Emily Moses, Omar Anwar, Ethan Maconochie, John Henry Lotz-McMillen (left…
May 18, 2026
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