The Georgetown Biology Experience
Our biology programs go beyond education in the biological sciences, challenging students to engage with research, societal impact, and themes of inclusion and accessibility.
Celebrating Our 2026 Graduate & Undergraduate Scientists!
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.
Once a Hoya, always a Hoya!
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The Georgetown Biology Experience
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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Our programs are designed to provide the finest education in biological principles and their applications.
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Our Programs
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.
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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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Ask a Professor: Martha Weiss on Spotted Lanternflies
Martha Weiss is a biology professor and entomologist in the College of Arts & Sciences In the feature, Dr. Weiss breaks down the insect’s lifecycle—from black and bright-red juvenile…
July 31, 2026
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Katie Boone Receives Two-Year AART Grant to Study Memory Formation and Decay
The Department of Biology is pleased to announce that Katie Boone has been awarded the Aging and Alzheimer’s Research Training (AART) grant. This competitive award will support…
July 31, 2026
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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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The Department of Biology would like to wish you all health and safety during this challenging time.
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