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Biology explores the study of living organisms. Researchers investigate all aspects of life, from the microscopic makeup of brain chemicals to global whale population dynamics. Understanding biological concepts enables us to develop innovative medicines, ensure food safety, assess environmental conditions, prepare for possible epidemics, customize cancer treatments according to genetic profiles, and conserve threatened species. This dynamic discipline constantly generates novel career paths and possibilities that weren't previously available.
You'll gain practical research experience under the mentorship of distinguished professors. Both lab and outdoor research projects are available. Many students engage in extended collaborations with faculty, resulting in academic publications or conference presentations. For those fascinated by biodiversity, Auburn University's Museum of Natural History offers exclusive access to regional and historical specimens. The museum houses five major collections (fish, aquatic invertebrates, insects, reptiles/amphibians, and plants) along with smaller collections (spiders/millipedes, birds, mammals, and fossil specimens). Student research and volunteer opportunities are available through the museum.