About the Dean’s Report
The annual Dean’s Report for the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences provides a comprehensive overview of the school’s achievements and developments over the past year. It includes a theme for the year, a message from the Dean, updates on academic programs and student successes, and highlights of groundbreaking research projects and faculty achievements. The report also details community engagement initiatives, diversity and inclusion efforts, and strategic goals. Additionally, it features financial summaries, alumni relations updates, and profiles of outstanding students and significant publications. This report celebrates the school’s excellence and outlines plans for continued growth, serving as an informative resource for faculty, students, alumni, donors, and the broader community.
2024
A New Wave at BioSci
Welcome to the 2024 Dean’s Report for the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences. This special edition celebrates a transformative year marked by the historic $50 million naming gift from Charlie Dunlop, and features stories that define our journey, the future of life sciences and the people whose dedication drives meaningful change.
2023
California
The theme of the 2023 Dean’s Report is California. The health and well-being of California is a complex issue that requires interdisciplinary approaches. Learn how school faculty are working towards that goal.
2022
Tipping Points
The theme of the 2022 Dean’s Report is Tipping Points. This is a call to action to the perilous and impending loss of biodiversity on the planet caused by human activity.
2021
Lessons Learned
The theme of the 2021 Dean’s Report is Lessons Learned. This special report focused on the lessons we learned about the COVID-19 pandemic and how important basic science research is to prevent future pandemics.
2020
Pandemic
The theme of the 2020 Dean’s Report is Pandemic. This special report focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and ending institutional racism in the biological sciences.
2019
Discover the Living World
The theme of the 2019 Dean’s Report is Discover the Living World. Biology is the science of life and each of its vibrant dimensions aim to solve life’s grand challenges in mind, body and world. Learn how the school is pioneering discoveries in the life sciences.
2018
MIND | BODY | WORLD. Life interconnected
The theme of the 2018 Dean’s Report is MIND | BODY | WORLD. Life Interconnected. This is a continuation of the previous year’s theme. Learn about the interconnectedness of biology and life through the school’s faculty, research and more.
2017
MIND | BODY | WORLD
The theme of the 2017 Dean’s Report is MIND | BODY | WORLD. Learn about the interconnectedness of biology and life through the school’s faculty, research and more.
2016
Beyond 50
The theme of the 2016 Dean’s Report is Beyond 50. This is a continuation of the previous year’s theme. Learn about how the school is building on our past to shape the future of education, research, and discovery.
2015
BioSci at 50
The theme of the 2015 Dean’s Report is Bio Sci at 50. Learn about about what we’ve accomplished at 50 years. Celebrating half a century of groundbreaking research and academic excellence, this milestone honors the achievements that have shaped the field of biological sciences. Learn about about what we’ve accomplished at 50 years.
