Category: School of Science, Technology and Health

Alumnus Serves Los Angeles Community as Surgical and Trauma Care Fellow
Eddie Cho (’12) took advantage of Biola resources to attain a trauma fellowship post-graduation
Charlotte McKinley — December 09, 2024
Alumnus Eddie Cho (B.S. ’12) is now a Surgical Critical Care and Trauma/Acute Care Surgery Fellow at the University of Southern California, but his...
Alumnus Credits Biola for His Transformation into a God-fearing Healthcare Professional
Miguel Abascal (’23) found his way into healthcare with the guidance of supportive professors and community
Katelyn Ho — November 07, 2024
From an early age, alumnus Miguel Abascal (’23) saw how the power of medicine displayed the love of God. Raised by missionary parents overseas in...
Nearly 200 Youth in Philippines Attend Sports and Health Leadership Camp
Dr. Danielle Walker led Biola students, faculty and staff on public health trip
Katelyn Ho — November 04, 2024
Nearly 200 young adults and community leaders in the Philippines participated in a sports and health leadership camp hosted by the global nonprofit...
Biola Alumnus’ Journey to a Graduate Degree in Computational Chemistry
Daniel Doria (’21) credits Christ-centered education from Biola for preparing him beyond his career
Katelyn Ho — October 25, 2024
When Daniel Doria (’21) first entered Biola University as an undergraduate freshman, he did not anticipate pursuing a master’s in computational...
Biola Nursing Program One of First in SoCal to Implement Digital Resuscitation Equipment
The RQI, developed by the American Heart Association, delivers high-quality CPR training for nursing students
Sarah Dougher — October 18, 2024
The need for reliable resuscitation training is only increasing. More than 209,000 cardiac arrests occur in U.S. hospitals every year, with only 26...
Stewart Honors Students Participate in Ongoing Research with Professors
Biola students get hands-on research experience and opportunities through RISE program
Katelyn Ho — October 14, 2024
This summer, students in Biola’s Stewart Honors Program participated in the School of Science, Technology and Health’s Research and Internship...
Seven New Faculty Members Bring Expertise to Biola University
The professors bring knowledge in a wide range of areas including engineering, film and business
Sarah Dougher — October 03, 2024
Biola University welcomes seven new faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year. The new faculty will join Biola’s School of Science,...
Alumna Inspires Many on What It Is to be Truly Healthy
Jana Le Roux (’24) is not losing heart while undergoing cancer treatment
Sarah Dougher — July 12, 2024
Author’s note: On November 13, 2024, after experiencing complications from cancer, Jana Weyers (Le Roux) passed away. Biola University held a...
Metrolink Sustainable Fashion Show Features Biola Student’s Designs
Student Brianna Vargas had the opportunity to create and model her handmade sustainable fashion designs
Jalin Cerillo — May 01, 2024
Brianna Modeling "Metamorphosis" On a weekend train ride home to Riverside, freshman biological sciences major Brianna Vargas noticed Metrolink...
Biola to Launch New Healthcare Management Program
New degree program, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management provides pathway to clinical nursing program and a growing healthcare industry
Jalin Cerillo — April 03, 2024
For those looking to make a difference in the world of healthcare, Biola University is now offering a new academic program — a Bachelor of Science...
Biola Students Score in Top 23% of Schools in Prestigious National Math Competition
Six students participated in the 2023 Mathematical Association of America Putnam Competition
Grace Morales — April 02, 2024
Biola University School of Science, Technology and Health students scored in the top 23% of math departments eligible to participate in last year’s...
Nursing Alumna in Israel to Help Provide Lifesaving Healthcare to Children
Bethany Harper (’20) is working with the nonprofit Shevet Achim to serve children from Israel, Gaza, the West Bank, Northern Iraq and Syria
Sarah Dougher — February 20, 2024
The dire situation in Gaza and the West Bank is rightfully in the spotlight, but for Biola University alumna, Bethany Harper (’20), her eyes were...
Biola University Professors Develop Orphan Gene-Finding Search Engine: De Novo Gene Discoveries
Sarah Dougher — November 16, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — A newly developed search engine — ORFanID — makes identifying orphan genes more accessible than ever to life scientists,...
B.S. in Robotics Degree to Equip Students with Hands-On Training
School of Science, Technology and Health to launch new program in Fall 2023
Sarah Dougher — June 13, 2023
Robotic contraptions in daily life often go unnoticed. It is easy to forget that a pool sweep or an automatic, cordless vacuum are actually robots...
How Alumna Brittany Prentiss Uses Her Mathematics Degree
Alumna Brittany Prentiss (M.A. ’20) shares how Biola shaped her career as a teacher
Ryan Wingert — June 06, 2023
Biola University alumna Brittany Prentiss (B.A. ’08, M.A. ’20) started using her degree immediately after graduating in 2008 as a mathematics...
School of Science, Technology and Health Establishes Endowed Chair Position
New Division of Technology to elevate Biola as leader in technological education
Sarah Dougher — May 31, 2023
The fields of computer science, engineering, math and robotics are growing exponentially in today’s rapidly evolving technological world. According...
School of Science, Technology and Health to Launch New B.S. in Engineering Degree
The degree will equip students with hands-on experience throughout engineering courses and design projects
Charlotte McKinley — May 03, 2023
Biola University will expand their science-based degrees through a new B.S. in Engineering degree starting in Fall 2023. With Biola’s commitment to...
Viral Professor Creates a Class to Remember with Grant
Professor Matthew Weathers uses Course Hero grant to upgrade his class
Charlotte McKinley — April 28, 2023
A $2,000 grant from Course Hero allowed popular adjunct professor Matthew Weathers to revamp his Intro to Computer Science course last year,...
Office of Health Professions Advising Points Student in Right Direction
Alumnus Matthew Short (’16) found his way to medical school with the guidance of faculty and staff
Charlotte McKinley — April 12, 2023
Once interested in coaching high school basketball, Matthew Short (B.S. ’16) is now a fourth year medical student thanks to the influence of Dr....
Engineering Students Win Competition for Innovative Designs
Biola undergraduate students took home the top prize in two respective categories of the 2022 make:able 3D printing challenge
Madeline Topete — September 01, 2022
Two groups of Biola University engineering students were announced as winners of the 2022 make:able Challenge in recognition for their creative...
Biola Students Score in Top 25% of Schools in Prestigious National Math Competition
Six students participated in the 2021 Mathematical Association of America Putnam Competition
Dalet Valles — July 14, 2022
Biola University School of Science, Technology and Health students scored in the top 25% of math departments eligible to participate in last year’s...
Science Students Win Award for Presentation at Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference
Multiple students presented at recent conferences highlighting research done at Biola University’s School of Science, Technology and Health
Dalet Valles — July 13, 2022
Biola University School of Science, Technology and Health students presented research at two recent undergraduate research conferences with one...
Computer Science Students Publish and Present Covid-19 Related Research
School of Science, Technology and Health students to present research at 2022 American Control Conference
Dalet Valles — June 07, 2022
Biola University students will present research in early June at the 2022 American Control Conference, a prestigious conference hosted by the...
New Discovery by Biola Researchers Shows Ability of Nanomolecules to Kill Viruses
Biola faculty and student research wins first place for American Association of the Advancement of Sciences award
Dalet Valles — May 20, 2022
A cutting-edge discovery made by Biola University’s School of Science, Technology and Health students and faculty shows that molecular nanomachines...
New Discovery by Biola Researchers Shows Ability of Nanomolecules to Kill Viruses
Dalet Valles — March 15, 2022
A cutting-edge discovery made by Biola University’s School of Science, Technology and Health students and faculty shows that molecular nanomachines...