University of Wisconsin Eau Claire - Periscope Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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Purchased New Equipment Student observed the characteristics of various plant life in botany class. Last year the Biology department completed the purchasing of new equipment under a National Science Foundation Grant, which was awarded to Wisconsin State Uni-versity-Eau Claire in 1966. The new equipment. including an ultra-violet Spectrophotometer. a research microscope, and an infrared analyzer, gave both students and faculty wider opportunities for experimentation in genetics and radio biology. The Student Biological Society sponsored the first Wisconsin State University Biology Bowl in October, 1967. The purpose of the bowl was to promote closer tics and a friendly rivalry among biology students throughout the state. The event was patterned after the GE College Bowl on television. with River Falls, Superior. While-water. and Eau Claire competing. Superior easily defeated River Falls to capture top honors, while Eau Claire won the consolation round by beating Whitewater. Besides the panel quiz, speakers contributed to the bowl, giving students a further insight into new and different facets of biology. Dr. John Gcrbcrich, biology professor, received a research grant to study the possibilities of alleviating the mosquito problem by using its natural enemies. Also doing advanced research was Diana Rudak. a senior, who received an Atomic Energy Commission Grant to work at Oak Ridge, Tennessee. In hi» anatomy and physiology laboratory. Mr. Thomas Rome demonstrated heart physiology to hi student . 23

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Mr. Rouse demonstrated the use of an electrocardiogram. Charles Berthiaumc examined slides under the microscope. A biology student examined a model illustrating the hearing and balance mechanisms of the car 22

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This chemistry student hastened to complete an accurate titration experiment.