Episode 46: Saint Leo’s BS in Biology Degree Program (Education & Chemistry Minors)

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we discuss the biology degree program at Saint Leo University and two areas of focus within this undergraduate program – STEM education and chemistry. Our guests are Prof. Cheryl Berry, an instructor of biology and life sciences, and Dr. Patrick Sheridan, an associate professor of chemistry. The two professors talked about:

• Their personal and professional backgrounds
• Their teaching careers and journey to Saint Leo
• A brief history and general overview of the biology degree program at Saint Leo
• Where the program is offered
• Types of students this program is intended for
• An overview of courses and topics covered in the education and chemistry minors
• An overview of the faculty who teach in the program and these two specific tracks
• Relevant campus organizations, honor societies, and clubs for students interested in biology and the natural sciences
• The ACES Scholars program and a significant scholarship opportunity for students pursuing STEM teaching careers
• Career opportunities with a bachelor’s in biology degree and specific tracks for STEM education and chemistry students
• Pursuing graduate studies with a biology degree
• What sets Saint Leo’s biology degree program apart from others

Learn more about the biology degree program at Saint Leo University on the degree program page at https://www.saintleo.edu/biology-bachelor-of-science-degree.

Find out more about the education minor available to biology majors at https://www.saintleo.edu/biology-bachelor-education-minor-degree.

Learn more about the chemistry minor at https://www.saintleo.edu/chemistry-minor.

Find out if you or your student may qualify for the ACES Scholars program at https://www.saintleo.edu/stem-teaching.