Current Topics in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Topics

• Become familiar with major research questions in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
• Discuss these questions with peers.
• Develop a research proposal, including scientific justification, background, hypotheses, methods, and broader impacts.
• Provide commentary and suggestions on proposals written by their peers.
• Create personal reference list of papers and bibliographies.
• Enhance understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education and STEM fields.
• Become familiar with grant writing, choosing a thesis topic, navigating graduate school and advisors, giving talks, mental health resources and scientific resources on campus.

Official roster learning outcomes