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

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.
From Polygonal Billiard Tables to Racism in Jazz, Faculty Grants Support a Variety of Research Projects
Scholars representing a wide array of disciplines benefitted from grant funding during the spring semester. From math to music, from neuroscience to environmental studies, from biology to oceanography, Bowdoin faculty are pursuing pioneering research.