Author: Beth Gavrilles
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Odum School lecturer finds the right career path
Scott Connelly combines his love for the tropics with love of teaching.
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Fall conservation seminar series lineup announced
The series begins Aug. 24 with a lecture by James W. Porter.
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Assistant professor asks important environmental questions
Krista Capps studies the impact of aging water infrastructures, land use changes.
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Aquatic ecologist JoAnn Burkholder to deliver 2022 Odum Lecture
Her talk, “Going the Wrong Way on Cultural Eutrophication,” will take place at 4 p.m.…
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Birdwing butterflies of Papua New Guinea featured in new Natural History exhibition
The exhibition will be on display through May 18.
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Exhibit highlights Georgia Museum of Natural History bivalve collection
Mollusca: Bivalvia is on view in the display cabinets in the lobby of the Odum…
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Unusual flu season linked to more transmissible strain
UGA research on the 2019-2020 season has implications for vaccination strategies.
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Toxic pollutants can impact wildlife disease spread
Research findings have implications for human health, wildlife conservation.
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Ecologist studies the forces that shape savannas
Ricardo Holdo’s research combines laboratory experiments with field studies.
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Like it or not, Joro spiders are here to stay
Discovered in Georgia seven years ago, the Joro spider is settling in.
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New algorithm signals a possible disease resurgence
For existing infectious diseases, it can provide early warning of an outbreak.
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Infectious diseases professor studies immune response
Vanessa Ezenwa’s work explores the ways that parasites influence the social behavior of large mammals…
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Ecologists detect warning signals of malaria outbreak
An early warning system for disease resurgence could be valuable tool.
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Fellowship honors late Prof. Emerita Rebecca Sharitz
Fund to support doctoral candidates in ecology or plant biology.
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Ecoreach creates virtual science lessons
Student organization fills a gap with a suite of online hands-on science activities.
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Odum faculty members named Athletic Association Professors
With the two appointments, which were recently approved by the Board of Regents, the Odum…
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The story behind UGA’s first Earth Day
Fifty years ago, thousands learned about growing environmental concerns.
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UGA Earth Day celebration goes virtual
UGA is marking the 50th anniversary of the first event on campus.
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Human handling stresses young monarch butterflies
UGA research shows the adult monarchs can better handle stressors.
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UGA celebrates 50th anniversary of Earth Day
Events will be held throughout the semester to educate and inspire action.
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Ecologist receives NSF CAREER grant
She studies freshwater ecosystems with a focus on how human activities alter them.
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$1.5 million gift honors legacy of late ecology student
The commitment will fund a fellowship in tribute to John Spencer.
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Mosquitoes more likely to lay eggs in closely spaced habitats
The recently published findings have implications for human and animal health.
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Kaylee Arnold is a scientist, dancer and educator
UGA doctoral student is following her varied passions.
