Dean’s Corner, May 2022
May 2022
Dean Altizer on attending JASM 2022 and the outsize influence of UGA in aquatic ecology, celebrating our graduates, and welcoming new staff.
Alumni coordinator builds strong networks
May 2022
As development and alumni relations coordinator, Allison Walters builds the network of Odum alumni and creates a collaborative environment.
Assistant professor merges passion for marine mammals with research and teaching
May 2022
Asst. Prof. John Schacke teaches courses on marine mammal biology and conservation and directs the Georgia Dolphin Ecology Program.
Through the lens of a bird nerd
May 2022
Self-proclaimed “Bird Nerd” Asst. Prof. Richard Hall regularly posts images of the birds he photographs in his own backyard.
UGA’s Tejas Reddy named 2022 Udall Scholar
May 2022
Tejas Reddy, an Honors student majoring in Ecology and Biology, has been named a 2022 Udall Scholar – the 12th Odum student to be so honored.
Assistant professor asks important environmental questions
May 2022
Stream ecologist Krista Capps studies the impact of aging water infrastructures, land use changes on freshwater ecosystems.
Improving Georgia land conservation through algorithms
Apr 2022
A team of UGA researchers that includes Seth Wenger has created a model to help identify the land that is best suited for conservation.
Odum Faculty, Students Recognized During 2022 UGA Honors Week
Apr 2022
Odum School faculty and students were recognized during 2022 UGA Honors Week for their research and teaching.
EcoReach Grows with help of Americorps VISTA
Apr 2022
The Odum School of Ecology’s student-run environmental outreach program, EcoReach, is working with its first ever AmeriCorps VISTA member.
In Memoriam: Gary W. Barrett, 1940-2022
Apr 2022
Gary W. Barrett, Odum Chair emeritus and former director of the UGA Institute of Ecology, passed away on April 10, 2022 in Athens, Georgia.