Faculty hiring initiative will boost UGA’s strength in infectious disease dynamics
Oct 2021
A new hiring initiative at UGA will add 8 new faculty positions in the area of AI, data science and infectious disease dynamics.
Exploring the underwater world of Georgia’s creeks
Oct 2021
One of Andrew Nagy’s favorite things to do is wade into a local creek, dip his trusty D-net into the water, and learn more about the creatures he pulls up.
Dean’s Corner, September 2021
Sep 2021
Dean Altizer on the return of coffee hour, new construction in our backyard, and how we’re helping in the fight against infectious diseases.
What causes disease outbreaks?
Sep 2021
New research from the UGA CEID finds large-scale outbreaks of zoonotic diseases are driven by more and different factors than smaller ones.
Understanding pathogen spillover
Sep 2021
A new UGA study examines how different disciplines think about zoonotic spillover, identifying common mechanisms and gaps in research.
Diane Klement, AB ’20, receives Marine Education Fellowship
Sep 2021
Diane Klement, AB ’20, was selected for a Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant Marine Education Fellowship on Skidaway Island.
Dogs, frogs, and copepods: Model provides clues about Guinea worm transmission
Sep 2021
The parasite that causes Guinea worm disease in humans may be maintained by dogs, frogs and copepods, according to new research from UGA.
Alumna Christina Faust addresses Girl Scouts
Sep 2021
Odum alumna Christina Faust addresses the Athens-area Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Annual Clementi Holder Promises to Keep Breakfast on Sept. 8, 2021.
Dean’s Corner, August 2021
Aug 2021
Interim Dean Sonia Altizer on welcoming students back to campus, our efforts to keep our community healthy, and updates to our facilities.
Seven decades of environmental research at Savannah River Ecology Lab
Aug 2021
The Savannah River Ecology Laboratory was first envisioned by Eugene Odum, who received funding for a baseline biological inventory in 1951.