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Northern Illinois University

Department of Biological Sciences

photo of Kenneth Gasser

Photo of Carl von EndeHometown: Ottoville, OH

Degrees earned: B.S. Bowling Green State University;
M.S. Murray Sate University; Ph.D. Washington State University;
Postdoc: Case Western Reserve University

Arrived at NIU: 1990

Classes taught: Fundamentals of Biology; Human Physiology;
Cell Physiology;
Cell Biology;

Kenneth Gasser's Web Page

From the Undergraduate Adviser -
Kenneth Gasser

Student Organizations:

Appointments:

Biological Science majors should call 815-753-0433 to schedule
times for an appointment.

Pre-Professional students, who are not biology majors, should call
815-753-0114 to schedule times for an appointment.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Advising

When should you meet with your major advisor:

Meet with your advisor immediately after you decide on your major field of study. Your advisor will help you plan the sequences of classes that will be required to complete your degree within an 8 semester time frame. Subsequently, you should plan to meet with your advisor at least once a semester.Pre-professional students should meet with advisors early and often due to specific course requirements, entrance exams, and tighter time schedules.

Recommendations:

  1. Gain research experience in a professor’s lab (BIOS 370)
  2. Develop appropriate oral and written communication skills
  3. Get an internship
  4. Become involved in student organizations
  5. Immerse yourself in your chosen field.
  6. Read constantly in a variety of subjects (academic, nonfiction, novels, etc)

NIU Offices to Utilize:

  1. Career Services
  2. NIU Writing Center

NIU Opportunities:

  1. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences runs the
    Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP).
    Students are paired with faculty members to conduct research
    projects.
  2. The NIU Undergraduate Special Opportunities in Artistry and
    Research Programs (USOAR)     awards grants of up to $2500 to
    support student initiated research projects.
  3. Study Abroad programs are available world wide. A premiere opportunity is the NIU at
    Oxford Program     conducted every summer in England.