Tag: Odum School of Ecology
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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 UGA model highlights continued COVID-19 risks
The model shows that the pandemic is not slowing down in the U.S.
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Herd immunity an impractical strategy, study finds
Results provide insight for public health policymakers fighting COVID-19.
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Migration shapes patterns of disease transmission
Understanding how it affects infection risk has implications for public health.
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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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Researchers offer insights into aging
UGA scientists have presented a strong case that the mechanism lies at the intersection of…
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UGA researchers to study zoonotic disease spillover
Most infectious disease outbreaks involve transmission from animals to humans.
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Forecast predicts dismal future for American alligator
A study by University of Georgia researchers indicates that warming temperatures could impact the future…
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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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Professor calls for infectious disease intelligence center
Its mission would be to provide real-time interpretation of outbreak data.
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Ramping Up Research
Dozens of UGA researchers have pivoted their work to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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Model projects 1,500 additional deaths in Georgia
Individual choices, widespread testing and contact tracing have potential to save lives.
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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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New York Times quotes Ecology School scientist in story about monarch butterflies
UGA’s Andy Davis was featured in a New York Times article about the problems with…
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Human handling stresses young monarch butterflies
UGA research shows the adult monarchs can better handle stressors.
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Modeling a pandemic
UGA research predicts how COVID-19 infections will spread.
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Ecology emeritus professor honored by Southeastern Outdoor Press Association
Whit Gibbons, professor emeritus in the Odum School of Ecology, was honored recently by the…
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