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

Research Data Consultations

12:00 pm

Main Library Data Studio @ Main (Main Library Room 300) and

UGA Coastal Ecology & Resilience Workshop

9:00 am

Dean Rusk Hall Larry Walker Room

Women's History Month Performance: Ada Cheng

4:30 pm

Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries Auditorium

Latest News

Tennakoon helps students connect to marine life in the past and present

Odum School lecturer Shamindri Tennakoon helps students see ancient and marine habitats they’ve never encountered.

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Odum faculty Rhodes named 2026 University Professor

Gene Rhodes, who also directs the Savannah River Ecology Lab, was recognized for his extraordinary impact on the UGA.

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Sánchez tracks interaction between mussels and fish

Postdoc Irene Sánchez González is fascinated by freshwater mussels.

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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