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.
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Michelle Herrera --- Grover C. Stephens Memorial Fellowship Award Piper Wallingford --- Howard A. Schneiderman Fellowship Award Alexander Duman --- Edward Steinhaus Teaching Award ...
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Voted #1 “Cool School for Sustainability”
– Sierra
#1 Best Public University
Ranked #1 in the Nation for public universities.
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