Welcome to the UNM Department of Biology


Assoc. Prof. William Pockman
Named an A&S Regents' Lecturer
The Long Term Ecological Research
(LTER) Network Receives
the 2010 Distinguished
Scientist Award
NSF Awards
Research Coordinating
Network Grant to the
Museum of Southwestern Biology
Margaret Werner-Washburne
Honored With A
Sarah Belle Award
Dist. Prof. Randy Thornhill's
Work with Parasites,
Personality & Politics
BIOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE SOCIETY (BUGS)
Get on the list: BUGS@UNM.EDU
Join us to make UNM Biology yours!
Volunteer – Explore–
Grad School – Pre-med –
Wilderness – Discussion–
Peer Advice – Be a Voice
BUGS Saturday (July 17th)
Hiking Excursion!
Meet at Treesprings Trailhead
at 9:30 a.m. sharp.
Check out Biology's UnO Program!


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PIBBS—The Program in Interdisciplinary Biology and Biomedical Science (PIBBS) is a cross- departmental, college and institutional collaboration of students and faculty interested in interdisciplinary biological research. By offering training opportunities to graduate students that are cross and interdisciplinary, PIBBS aims to produce scientists that think broadly, deeply and creatively across traditional disciplines.
Sevilleta Long Term Ecological Research Program—Sevilleta LTER addresses ecological concepts & theory through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary research program in desert grassland, shrubland, forest and riparian habitats in central New Mexico. Focal sites are the 92,060 ha Sevilleta NWR and the Middle Rio Grande Valley. Our studies are linked by an overarching aim to understand how abiotic pulses and constraints affect species interactions, community structure and ecosystem processes in aridland ecosystems. More information is available at
Sustainability seeks creative solutions that promote environmental health and restoration, social equity and economic vitality. The goal is to meet the needs of the present while ensuring the satisfaction of future generations. The sustainability minor cultivates the complex knowledge and skills needed to secure a healthy future for all. For more information visit: