Ecology, Evolution & Behavior
The graduate program in Ecology, Evolution & Behavior is composed of 18 faculty members that share a fundamental interest in ecological and evolutionary processes.
The EEB faculty has a diverse range of research interests. These include: behavioral ecology, community ecology, ecosystem ecology, evolutionary ecology, life history evolution, molecular evolution, physiological ecology, plant-animal interactions, population ecology, sexual selection and systematics. EEB is particularly strong in the study of plant-animal interactions, behavioral ecology and evolutionary genetics.
Our goal is to develop broadly trained biologists that have both the conceptual tools and expertise in research design necessary to address fundamental ecological and evolutionary questions. To meet this goal, our graduate curriculum includes a series of core courses for first year students, advanced courses in areas of faculty expertise, a seminar series that focuses on research design (BIOS 916), and a seminar series that focuses on completed research.
Core Faculty
| Faculty Member | Research Interests |
|---|---|
| Gwen Bachman | Physiological and behavioral ecology |
| Alexandra Basolo | Sexual selection; life-history evolution; predator-prey interactions |
| Alan Bond | Animal Cognition and Behavioral Complexity |
| Chad Brassil | Mathematical modeling of ecological interactions |
| Sherilyn Fritz | Quaternary Paleoclimatology and Paleolimnology |
| Robert Gibson | Behavior, ecology and evolution |
| Lawrence Harshman | Genetics, evolution and DNA diagnostics |
| Eileen Hebets | Animal behavior: complex signal evolution |
| John Janovy, Jr. | Host-parasite relationships, parasite ecology |
| Alan Kamil | Behavioral ecology of learning and memory |
| Jean Knops | Ecosystem and plant ecology; plant species impact on nutrient cycling |
| Svata Louda | Ecology of insect herbivory; plant ecology and conservation |
| Guillermo Ortí | Molecular systematics, ecology and evolution |
| Diana Pilson | Ecological genetics of plant-insect interactions |
| Sabrina Russo | Ecology, especially of tropical forests, ecological statistics and modeling |
| Jay Storz | Molecular evolutionary genetics, evolutionary genomics |
| Brigitte Tenhumberg | Invasion ecology & optimal decisions in insect behavior and life history |
| William Wagner, Jr. | Behavioral ecology; sexual selection |
| Karrie A. Weber | Microbial Biogeochemistry, Microbial Ecology, Geomicrobiology |
| Anthony Zera | Evolutionary physiology; endocrine adaptations; wing polymorphism |
Associated Faculty
| Faculty Member | Research Interests |
|---|---|
| Rick Bevins | Behavioral neuroscience or biopsychology |
| Patricia Freeman | Mammalian Systematist and Functional Morphologist |
| Mace Hack | Behavioral ecology |
| Kyle Hoagland | Water Quality, Aquatic Ecology of Lakes, Streams, Reservoirs, Wetlands |
| Daniel Leger | Bird song, animal communication, animal behavior, evolutionary psychology, and biological bases of behavior |
| David Wedin | Plant and ecosystem ecology |
