2026 Research Awards
Apr 2026
Ecology’s Jill Anderson and John Drake are recognized with 2026 Research Awards from the University of Georgia.
Newest round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants announced
Mar 2026
Ecology faculty John Drake, Andrew Park, Charles van Rees, Scott Carver and Seth Wenger are members of teams that will be funded by 2025 Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants.
UGA receives $1.5 million from the Moore Foundation to support postdoctoral training
Mar 2026
Jeb Byers is one of eight faculty members chosen to mentor postdoctoral researchers that will strengthen UGA’s research capacity in the natural sciences.
Wenger named Athletic Association Professor in Ecology
Mar 2026
Seth Wenger, ecology professor and director of the River Basin Center, has been named a University of Georgia Athletic Association Professor.
Tennakoon helps students connect to marine life in the past and present
Feb 2026
Odum School lecturer Shamindri Tennakoon helps students see ancient and marine habitats they’ve never encountered.
Odum faculty Rhodes named 2026 University Professor
Feb 2026
Gene Rhodes, who also directs the Savannah River Ecology Lab, was recognized for his extraordinary impact on the UGA.
Drake named BES Fellow
Jan 2026
Regents’ Professor John Drake was named a Fellow of the British Ecological Society.
Rhodes to receive 2025 Fred C. Davison Distinguished Scientist Award
Dec 2025
SREL’s director was honored by Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness for his decades-long record of scientific excellence, transformative leadership, and service to the research community.
Yes, killer bees are back. No, you shouldn’t panic.
Sep 2025
Lewis Bartlett provides insight on the return of Africanized or “killer” bees.
Ecology professor explores how and why forests change
Aug 2025
Nina Wurzburger investigates forests from below.