Conservation, freshwater ecosystems, tropical ecology: Pringle’s contributions to the Odum School of Ecology

Catherine Pringle’s path to freshwater ecosystem ecology was a sure one. “From childhood, I’ve been fascinated by nature, spending hours poking around in streams and creeks as a kid,” she

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Flushed and forgotten: Study finds septic tanks may require more frequent maintenance

A recent study by Ecology’s Krista Capps shows that younger septic systems—those between two and 10 years old—often exhibited hydraulic issues similar to much older systems.

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Byers named UGA Athletic Association Professor

James E. “Jeb” Byers, a member of the University of Georgia faculty since 2008, has been named a UGA Athletic Association Professor in Ecology.

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UGA celebrates winners of 2023 Research Awards

Andrew K. Davis, animal ecologist and assistant research scientist in the Odum School of Ecology, won the Research Communications Award.

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A collection of collections: The expansive world of the Georgia Natural History Museum

The Georgia Natural History Museum is a hidden wonder on the University of Georgia’s campus. While driving on East Campus Road, you may have spotted the signature great white shark replica adorning

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Hunter selected as next Odum School of Ecology dean

Mark Hunter has been named the next dean of the Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia.

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Capps is one of three UGA faculty members to receive 2023 Russell Awards

Krista Capps, associate professor in the Odum School of Ecology, was recognized with a Russell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, the University of Georgia’s highest early career teaching honor for outstanding and innovative instruction.

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Ecologist finds spider webs strong enough to hold birds

Odum School of Ecology researcher Andy Davis found that Joro spider webs are strong enough to hold birds—a scientific first.

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Snake Island vipers: predator or prey?

Pit vipers, like those on Brazil’s Snake Island, have heat-sensitive organs between their eyes and nostrils that help them locate prey even in total darkness.

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Ecology faculty Rohani and Drake part of Pathogen Genomics Center of Excellence

Odum School of Ecology faculty Pej Rohani and John Drake are part of a University of Georgia team working to strengthen public health response to infectious disease threats and support

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