Academics

The Odum School of Ecology uses a multidisciplinary approach to provide an unparalleled experience to its undergraduate students. To be prepared for careers in ecology, students are provided a solid foundation in the fundamental sciences of biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and data analysis. With these tools, students then investigate more broadly the patterns of biodiversity through elective courses in geography, anthropology, natural history, environmental law and a host of other subjects. The Odum School offers doctoral, master’s, and certificate programs that provide students with an interdisciplinary course of study, allowing them to develop a broad background in ecology and related disciplines. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in academia as well as the public and private sectors. Our alumni are employed in a variety of positions, including as university faculty, policy analysts, conservation directors, executives in nonprofit organizations, and officers in government agencies.

Upcoming Events

Ecology Seminar Series: Allison Louthan

10:20 am

Ecology Building Ecology Auditorium (Room 201)

Agrivoltaics in the Southeast

1:00 pm

Dean Rusk Hall Larry Walker Room

Ecology Seminar Series: Sonia Altizer

10:20 am

Ecology Building Ecology Auditorium (Room 201)

2025 Odum Lecture in Ecology

4:00 pm

Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources Room 100

Latest News

World Water Day 2025: Delivering safe water resources to all

Ecology faculty Seth Wenger, Krista Capps and Charles van Rees, along with collaborators, published a new commentary on our relationships with water resources and how we manage them.

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Three UGA faculty members receive 2025 Russell Awards

Alex Strauss receives a Richard B. Russell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, the university’s highest early career teaching honor.

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Dean’s Corner, March 2025: Ecology and the resilience of the U.S. food system

The Odum School hosted a screening of Food and Country March 12 at Ciné Athens.

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Commitment To Research

Researchers at the Odum School of Ecology are addressing today’s pressing and complex issues, from global climate change to water policy to infectious diseases – and much more. With expertise in areas including ecosystems, disease, conservation and aquatics, Odum School faculty are at the forefront of cutting-edge research.

Infectious Disease Ecology
Infectious Disease Ecology
Ecosystem Ecology / Biogeochemistry
Ecosystem Ecology / Biogeochemistry
Evolutionary Ecology / Biogeography
Evolutionary Ecology / Biogeography
Sustainability Science / Conservation Ecology
Sustainability Science / Conservation Ecology
Aquatic / Watershed Ecology
Aquatic / Watershed Ecology
Movement Ecology
Movement Ecology