Ecology Evolution and Organismal Biology

Tracy Heath advances software for phylogenetic research

A National Science Foundation grant for more than $400,000 will enable Heath and a team of developers to improve a new and innovative software for phylogenetic research. Read More

August 30, 2018

For the Birds

Greenlee researchers study how communication can save Guam's feathered inhabitants. Read More

July 13, 2018

Turtle and bird genomes provide tantalizing clues to dinosaur genomics

Comparing how the chromosomes of modern-day birds and turtles are structured can help scientists figure out how dinosaur genomes might have looked. Read More

May 21, 2018

Five LAS faculty receive donor-funded awards

Five faculty members in LAS College were recognized for excellence in their fields and will receive awards that support their research. Read More

May 9, 2018

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty and staff honored for learning, discovery and engagement

Thirteen College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty and staff honored with university awards. Read More

May 8, 2018

Researchers model how land-use changes affect carbon storage

LAS scientists designed a model that shows expanded agricultural activity throughout the Midwest since 1850 has reduced the amount of carbon that can be stored in the soil. Read More

April 30, 2018

New research illustrates how birds help to produce rare wild chili peppers

A new study involving two scientists from the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Organismal Biology explores how birds in the Mariana Islands help to disperse the seeds of a wild chili plant. Read More

February 27, 2018

New grant to help chart corn genomes, better understand traits

Matthew Hufford, assistant professor of ecology, evolution and organismal biology, will contribute to a new effort to sequence the genomes of 26 lines of corn. Read More

January 17, 2018