Degree Programs

Graduate students in the Odum School are part of a community of engaged and committed scholars exploring fundamental—and pressing—basic and applied questions in ecology.  The Odum School offers doctoral, master’s,

Carver augments UGA’s network in disease ecology

Ecology professor Scott Carver is probably best known for his work explaining why wombat poo is square (which won him a 2019 Ig Nobel Prize). Since arriving in January, he’s been working to apply his expertise in new areas while leveraging UGA’s significant resources in disease ecology.

Odum faculty named Athletic Association and Foundation Professors

Two faculty in the Odum School of Ecology have been recognized with named professorships based on their long-standing commitments to excellence in research, education and service at UGA. Craig Osenberg

Imperiled frogs are dying off at alarming rates. Here’s what researchers know.

Since April of this year, frogs that rely on longleaf pine ecosystems have been dying at alarming rates in some regions. Courtesy faculty Stacey Lance is working with collaborators to understand why.

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

Fall conservation seminar series lineup announced

The fall 2022 conservation seminar series, free and open to all, begins on Aug. 24 with a talk by Prof. Emeritus James Porter.

Precision conservation saves time, money–and species

UGA researchers are working with GDOT on a precision conservation project to better protect species while reducing transportation infrastructure costs.

Third round of Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grants awarded

Projects featuring Odum’s Gene Rhodes, Ben Parrott, Krista Capps and Alex Strauss have received Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grant funding.

Alumni Spotlight: J.P. Schmidt, PhD ’06

J.P. Schmidt, PhD ’06, discusses his career path, tips on forming a professional “niche,” and advice for postgraduate students.

UGA launches major hiring initiative in data science, AI

UGA is making a significant investment in faculty with expertise in using big data to address some of society’s most urgent challenges, including in the area of infectious diseases.