The Human Biology Department supports this vision by preparing future scientists and healthcare professionals through high-impact curricula, including course-based undergraduate research experiences (CURES), independent study, and internships.

Our Human Biology program emphasizes laboratory-supported courses, community engagement, and prepares students for careers in fields such as physical therapy, medicine, pharmacy, audiology, and biomedical research. Award-winning faculty contribute through effective teaching, scholarly work, and service to the university’s mission. Additionally, the department maintains strong alumni connections via an advisory board, with former students thriving in healthcare and scientific careers. This collaborative approach ensures that the department is a key contributor to CSET’s mission, while advancing student preparation for essential roles in healthcare.

At the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, donors have the opportunity to directly impact the success of students through hands-on, high-impact learning experiences that bridge theory and practice. Your funding will help support learning opportunities such as those experienced in the Molecular Biology Lab, where students undertake authentic research projects focused on Helicobacter pylori, a pathogen of significant medical importance. While working in pairs, students gain invaluable experience in the full research process, developing essential skills like DNA extraction, bacterial transformation, cloning, and amplification. This experience not only reinforces key molecular biology concepts but also fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration—skills essential for success in research or healthcare careers.

Participation in research significantly enhances critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills, providing students with the tools they need for success in their careers. These experiences are proven to increase academic performance, improve graduation rates, and reduce achievement gaps, especially for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students.

As one former student, now in medical school, shares, “Being able to integrate more research opportunities into the curriculum and the various internships that the Human Biology department offers can set up a student for success for years to come. Research opportunities allow for growth in multiple avenues, in thinking processes, creativity, communication skills, and the art of determination.”

By donating to this cause, you help provide our students with transformative research opportunities that set them up for future success. Your support will empower them with technical skills, critical thinking, and the confidence to tackle real-world challenges and ultimately make significant contributions to society.