Research in Biology

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We study these organisms in a diverse range of terrestrial and aquatic habitats, from the campus woods to Ecuadorian tropical cloud forests and African Great Lakes.

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We also engage in laboratory-based experiments and analysis in such disciplines as genetics, ecosystem ecology, physiology, taxonomy, botany, and ecoinformatics.

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Our campus facilities include a greenhouse, aquarium room, and a forested, 75 hectare biology preserve.

Faculty Research Interests

Brief descriptions of the biology faculty research interests are listed below. For more thorough descriptions of research and training opportunities, please go to the individual faculty members page.