Research that Matters
Innovative research addresses global grand challenges in climate change, conservation, and emerging diseases.
Training the Next Generation
BS, MS, and PhD programs train the next generation of scholars with the scientific and professional skills to tackle pressing problems.
Building
Partnerships
Collaborations with agencies, non-profits, industry, and other academic disciplines keep research and training on the cutting edge.
Committed to Inclusion
A supportive departmental culture enables excellence through diversity, equity, and openness.
Biology for a Better World
Welcome to the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Faculty
World-class faculty lead research programs and train students while meeting the needs of California residents and advancing scientific discovery.
Undergraduates
The undergraduate curriculum emphasizes breadth and depth in ecology and evolution while providing opportunities for research experience and career development.
Graduates
Masters and PhD programs offer preparation for diverse career paths in an inclusive community with excellent mentoring and graduate support.
Research in EEB
Faculty and trainees have access to world-class research facilities from the latest genetic sequencing technologies to an unparalleled network of field sites distributed across California’s diverse ecosystems.
Spotlight
Butterfly Blueprints
Adriana Briscoe, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, is featured on NOVA and PBS as she discusses how the scientific secrets of butterflies are inspiring technological innovations.
Events and Seminars
News
Rina Dechter, Catherine Lord and Jennifer Martiny recognized for scholarly excellence From left, Jennifer Martiny, Rina Dechter and Catherine Lord join 38 other current and former UC Irvine scholars as academy members. Laurel Hungerford (Martiny image);...
April 9, 2025 Irvine City Council member and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Professor Kathleen Treseder was named a “2025 Woman Making a Difference” by Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley at the fourth annual Women Making A...
March 24, 2025 Lee Lab team. From left: Zita Gao (second author), Kayla Ly (third author), Grace Lee, Yuheng Huang (first author). Irvine, Calif., March 24, 2025 — Why do genetic recombination rates — the process that...
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