‘An art show or a science exhibit’: UGA Exhibit on Coral Displays History, Ecology of Ocean Creatures
Part history lesson, part ecological treasure trove, a new exhibit on display at the University of Georgia Special Collections Libraries explores the marine lives of coral and the expeditions and
M.S. in Ecology (non-thesis)
About the Master’s in Ecology (non-thesis option) The non-thesis option is intended for students pursuing a professionally oriented program of study who do not require independent research as part of
‘People are also part of this ecosystem’: Rao studies impact of hydropower on human, ecological systems
When small hydroelectric projects began dotting the rivers of the Western Ghats, a strip of mountains that runs parallel to the west coast of Peninsular India, Odum and Integrative Conservation (ICON) graduate student Shishir Rao pivoted from a career in IT to study their impact.
Booming populations, rich freshwater diversity, and water scarcity: the common challenges of the towns along the I-85 corridor
The towns that line the I-85 corridor from Atlanta to Raleigh have several commonalities: burgeoning populations, reliance on small rivers and tributaries for water supply and waste disposal, and some of the richest freshwater aquatic biodiversity on the planet. These commonalities lead to shared problems. A team of University of Georgia researchers, from the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems and the Odum School of Ecology recently published a paper that gets at the heart of this issue.
RBC affiliates team up to explore federal freshwater policy
Odum’s Rosemond Lab teamed up with policy expert Emily Bell—UGA School of Public and International Affairs—and looked at trends in nutrient concentrations and policy implementation across each state to see if federal policies appeared to reduce nutrient levels in freshwater sources.
Executive assistant keeps the school on track behind the scenes
When Leslie Sitz graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in history, she never thought she would find herself back on campus.
“I had a long journey [to get] here. I worked in lots of different places, lots of different organizations and had different experiences,” she said.
Ecology faculty Rohani and Drake part of Pathogen Genomics Center of Excellence
Odum School of Ecology faculty Pej Rohani and John Drake are part of a University of Georgia team working to strengthen public health response to infectious disease threats and support
Part 3: On the Road—and the River—with the Ecological Problem Solving Class
Biodiversity, Conservation, and Recreation on the Flint The last week of Maymester 2022’s Field Program in Ecological Problem Solving heavily featured the Flint River, which cuts through the western half
Part 2: On the Road—and the River—with the Ecological Problem Solving Class
No course built around water sharing and water policy would be complete without an agricultural component. Between visits to Albany State University’s Water Planning and Policy Center and UGA’s Stripling Irrigation Research Park, students in the Field Program in Ecological Problem Solving class learned about the relationship between farming and water.
Part 1: On the road—and the river—with the Ecological Problem Solving Class
Odum’s Ecological Problem Solving class travelled through the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin to receive a whirlwind introduction to problem solving at the intersection of science, society and policy.