Through teaching, research and service, the Department of Biology and Environmental Science seeks to advance understanding of the sciences at all levels, from molecules to ecosystems. Biology education at AUM strives to strengthen core disciplinary knowledge and to foster synergies that arise from the relationships students build with our creative and collaborative faculty.
The College of Sciences offers students a scientific education to meet the needs of the 21st century, allowing them to compete for a variety of careers in an increasingly complex and evolving world.
Biology, Environmental Science, and GIS majors are advised by professional advisors in the office of Central Advising and by faculty in their junior and senior year.
Biology offers three undergrad degrees; Biology, Environmental Science, and Geographical Information Systems. The Biology and Environmental Science degrees have several concentrations to help you prepare for graduate school or to focus your interests for a particular career.
Study abroad short courses, summers or semesters are routinely offered through our membership in the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS). From time to time, the Biology Department may sponsor other study abroad field experiences.
Are you interested in a Biology or GIS related minor? Study geography – learning to understand how the interaction between people and their environments impacts culture, economics, ideology and much more
The AUM College of Sciences strives to ensure that students have every opportunity to successfully complete their educational goals. Part of that effort is our commitment to helping students to pay for costs associated with their education.
Undergraduate research is a way to get research experience before leaving college. As a student you will work closely with a faculty advisor on a shared research project. The research options are almost limitless and the experience is invaluable.
Biology and Environmental Science students enrolled at AUM may take marine biology courses at the Sea Lab in Mobile, Ala. Courses taken at this marine biology station can substitute for upper division Biology and Environmental Science elective credits.
The faculty in AUM’s Department of Biology and Environmental Science are involved in a wide range of exciting research projects. Projects range from biofuel processing to anuran immunology. Please check out the individual listings of each faculty member to learn more about their specific research areas.
Location : Goodwyn Hall 301 Mail Address : P.O. Box 244023 Montgomery, AL 36124 Phone : 334-244-3316 E-mail :biology@aum.edu
Office Hours : 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday Physical Address for Deliveries : 7061 Senators Drive Montgomery, AL 36117 Fax : 334-244-3826
Aho, John Associate Professor 015 Goodwyn Annex 334-244-3787 jaho@aum.edu
Costa, Gabriel Program Director for Environmental Science and GIS, Associate Professor 310 U Goodwyn Hall 334-244-3229 gcosta@aum.edu
Cuba, Nick Associate Professor 209 A Goodwyn Hall 334-244-3316 ncuba@aum.edu
Danderson, Clark Lecturer 311 C Goodwyn Hall 334-244-3208 cdanders@aum.edu
Foster, Rachel Lecturer 209 O Goodwyn Hall 334-244-3316 rfoster9@aum.edu
Grilliot, Matthew Assistant Professor 310 T Goodwyn Hall 334-244-3415 mgrillio@aum.edu
Ha, Hoehun Bryan Associate Professor 209B Goodwyn Hall 334-244-3291 hha@aum.edu
Haddix, Pryce Associate Professor 311 B Goodwyn Hall 334-244-3333 phaddix@aum.edu
Koelling, Vanessa Assistant Professor 016 Goodwyn Annex 334-244-3144 vkoellin@aum.edu
Kroft, Tim Associate Professor 310 P Goodwyn Hall 334-244-3331 tkroft@aum.edu
O’Neill, Ann Marie Assistant Professor 209 M Goodwyn Hall 334-244-3351 aoneill@aum.edu
O’Brien, Laurie Administrative Associate 334-244-3534 lobrien@aum.edu
Okeke, Benedict Professor/Distinguished Research Professor/Director of the Bioprocessing & Biofuel Research Lab 310 V Goodwyn Hall 334-244-3508 bokeke@aum.edu
Rogers, Ben Lab Coordinator 301 D Goodwyn Hall 334-244-3868 brogers9@aum.edu
Rover, Quintavius Lecturer
334-244-3316 grover@aum.edu
Schmaeman, Cynthia Lab Coordinator 301 E Goodwyn Hall 334-244-3988 cschmaem@aum.edu
Stein, Claudia Assistant Professor 209 Goodwyn Hall 334-244-3145 cstein1@aum.edu
Stine, Karen Professor 209 C Goodwyn Hall 334-244-3689 kstine@aum.edu
Thomson, Sue Associate Professor 203 B Goodwyn Hall 334-244-3275 sthomson@aum.edu
Stoeckel, Denise Lecturer 334-244-3316 dstoecke@aum.edu
Ward, Chelsea Distinguished Teaching Professor/Head 310 E Goodwyn Hall 334-244-3317 cward3@aum.edu
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7400 East Drive Montgomery, AL 36117
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