Biology is the science of life. Each living thing is an amazingly complex system, and each interacts with other living things in complex ways. Biological science holds the key to addressing many issues facing humanity, including disease treatment and prevention, food production and its impacts, environmental changes, loss of biodiversity, genomic editing of organisms, regenerative medicine, and more. The need for dedicated, innovative, and socially responsible biological scientists, physicians, educators, and citizens has never been greater than it is today. Thus, at the core of Gonzaga University's Biology Department is the Jesuit mission to combine academic study with the pursuit of social justice and the development of the whole person. The Research Concentration is designed for students who want to explore graduate level training in science. In addition to the requirements for the major, this concentration adds math courses, a significant research experience, participation in a seminar course, and involvement in science outreach.