Biology

The Biology Department at Bowdoin examines the living world— from molecular interactions to ecosystem function—and the societal importance of biological knowledge through a wide range of courses, mentored research opportunities, and other forms of exploration.

We, the faculty and staff of the Biology Program at Bowdoin College, affirm our belief that Black Lives Matter and Black Minds Matter.

Kent Island Schiller Coastal Studies Center

Welcome Class of 2028

"What If We Get It Right?" Launching a Moment and Making a Media Splash
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is having a moment—a big, important, planet-saving moment that is being celebrated by platforms that loom large on the media landscape.
Kent Island: A Summer in Images
With each summer comes a new opportunity for a unique learning experience as a handful of students heads to Kent Island—Bowdoin College’s remote, 200-acre island in the Bay of Fundy, used mostly for ecological research.
Student Researchers Explore Topics of Local Importance
Three biology majors this summer are working on research about eelgrass, lobsters, and a river dam. Each project has the potential to positively impact Maine’s environment.