Explorations: The Newsletter of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

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Working to Fix the Leaky Pipeline
New professional development organization engages STEM faculty and graduate students in EEB through research, social networking, and educational events.

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Working to Fix the Leaky Pipeline
Geckos, Salamanders, and Salmonella Research
Geckos, Salamanders, and Salmonella Research
Jacob Wessels is grateful to EEB for the variety of research opportunities he’s had during his undergraduate career.

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Prepared for Life After Undergrad
Patrick Mckenzie feels part of a broader EEB community thanks to the networking opportunities he’s received as an undergraduate.

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Prepared for Life After Undergrad
Simplifying Ecological Complexity
Simplifying Ecological Complexity
Zachary Marion borrows from community ecology to develop a unique framework to study toxins in fireflies, specifically the femme fatales.

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Faculty News and Updates
EEB Community Continues to Grow
EEB Community Continues to Grow
Susan Kalisz is inspired by her EEB colleagues, amazing students, and the culture of inclusion in the department and across the university.

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Wofford Leaves Behind True Legacy at UT
Wofford Leaves Behind True Legacy at UT
Gene Wofford steps down as UT Herbarium director and leaves a legacy as one of the most accomplished botanists in EEB.

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Founding EEB Department Member Jim Drake Retires
Founding EEB Department Member Jim Drake Retires
Professor Jim Drake leaves a lasting imprint on EEB, students, and the fields of invasion biology and community ecology.

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Williams Explores the History of Plant Life Histories
Williams Explores the History of Plant Life Histories
Fascinated with the bizarre ways plants have sex, Joe Williams explores pollen performance in flowering plants and ancient plant lineages.

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Investigating Evolution, Individual, and Group Behaviors
Investigating Evolution, Individual, and Group Behaviors
Nina Fefferman joins the EEB department and is excited to exchange ideas about biology and math with her new colleagues.

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Dung Beetle Research Helps Predict Human Impacts on Ecological Communities
Dung Beetle Research Helps Predict Human Impacts on Ecological Communities
Depth and breadth of research in EEB coupled with exceptional biological diversity in East Tennessee excites new faculty member Kimberly Sheldon.

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Budke Excited to Expand Scope and Reach of UT Herbarium
Budke Excited to Expand Scope and Reach of UT Herbarium
Largest plant library in the Southeast gets new director and new opportunities for expansion and research.

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UT Alum Joins EEB as Greenhouse Manger
UT Alum Joins EEB as Greenhouse Manger
Jeff Martin brings vision of diverse collections in greenhouses and gardens as continued resources for EEB students and faculty.

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Highlights
Alumni Spotlight
Field of Constructed Wetlands Born Because of Work by UT Alum. Find out more
Donor Spotlight
Art and Science Working in Harmony in the Halls of Hesler. Find out more
Awards and Accolades
Congratulations to students, faculty, and staff in EEB who have won grants, awards, and recognitions since our last newsletter. Find out more

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