Lecturer, coordinator helps shape ecology curriculum
Feb 2025
Amanda Rugenski seeks multiple pathways for student success Amanda Rugenski was in a bog when she realized that she wanted to be a scientist. While on a field trip with
Odum development coordinator sees beauty in her environment
Dec 2024
Melissa Lee, Ecology’s development and alumni relations coordinator, believes that the Odum School has something for everyone.
Sustainability Certificate Ambassador Spotlight: Melanie Frick
Nov 2024
Ecology undergrad student Melanie Frick serves as a Sustainability Certificate Ambassador. She was profiled in the program’s Nov. 19 newsletter.
Sustainability Certificate Ambassador Spotlight: Jordan Cutts
Nov 2024
Ecology undergrad student Jordan Cutts serves as a Sustainability Certificate Ambassador. She was profiled in the program’s Sept. 24 newsletter.
Buzzing with passion: An intern spotlight on Paige Robinson
Oct 2024
Ecology student Paige Robinson was profiled in the Sustainable UGA newsletter.
In memoriam: Dac Crossley (1927-2024)
Oct 2024
Research Professor Emeritus Dac Crossley leaves a legacy as a pioneer in ecological research who “will continue to have a positive influence for generations to come.”
‘We need to emerge!’: SFS program fosters diversity in freshwater science
Oct 2024
Ecology’s Amy Rosemond created the Emerge program to help underrepresented minority groups create relationships and feel a sense of belonging in the scientific community.
Ecology establishes new Dean’s Advisory Council
Sep 2024
The Odum School of Ecology has established a new Dean’s Advisory Council that will advise the dean on strategic initiatives.
Working at the intersection of policy and research with Brian Watts, BS ’11
Aug 2024
Brian Watts (BS ’11) had started his career at an accounting firm when he realized that “a lot of environmental research doesn’t go anywhere, or doesn’t seem to get enacted upon.” He decided to move into policy and now works for The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Vahsen to join Odum School of Ecology in January 2025
Jul 2024
Megan Vahsen will join the Odum School of Ecology as an assistant professor in January 2025.