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

Groundswell: Film Screening & Conversation

6:00 pm

Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries 271

Confluence Water Science & Policy Poster Symposium

2:00 pm

Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries 285

Latest News

Ecology students dive into coastal internship

A partnership between One Hundred Miles and the Odum School created an immersive, paid internship exposing students to different aspects of conservation.

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Warmer oceans and increasing disease put coral reefs at risk

Coral on edges of reefs are more likely to grow and thrive, according to a new study by Professor Emeritus Jim Porter and grad student Camilla Nivison.

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Grad students win 2026 Master’s Fellows Award

Ian Brunetz and Grace Speicher are honored by UGA’s Graduate School.

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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