Department Profiles

KD Misgen '12
KD Misgen '12 believes that the department’s greatest strengths are its faculty members, "whose passion for the subject translates into a devotion to sharing their knowledge with students."
Justin Rowinsky '09
Justin Rowinsky '09 chose Boston College because of the new research facilities and laboratories at Higgins Hall, and the favorably low ratios of faculty to students.
Nevine Shalaby, Ph.D. '09
Nevine Shalaby, Ph.D. '09, says her research at Boston College was aided by a strong climate of respect and collaboration among students and faculty, and that the supportive environment was a defining part of her graduate student life.
Rob Bell '09
Rob Bell '09 chose Boston College because of the biology department's emphasis on undergraduate research and close working relationships between students and faculty.
Jennifer M. Mataraza '94
Jennifer M. Mataraza '94 credits her hands-on biology laboratory experiences in college with putting her "on the career path to becoming a scientist."