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Department of
Ecology and Conservation Biology

Beyond a degree — a calling

6 Degree Programs

Our unique programs focus on engaging students in integrated teaching, research, and outreach programs to create skillful leaders in the field. Graduates are prepared for careers in stewardship and study of terrestrial and aquatic ecological systems.

Degree programs

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29 Research Labs and Facilities

Our research endeavors are to develop new approaches and methodologies that advance both scientific discoveries and applications of ecological knowledge and evidence for effective biological conservation and natural resource and environmental management.

Research labs and facilities

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400+ Enrolled Students

Preparing the next generation with fundamental ecological knowledge and its application to biodiversity conservation, environmental health, and the management of complex systems, such as interactions involving aspects of ecology from genes to ecosystems, landscapes, hydrology, and climate.

Admissions information

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Pitch Perfect: Resume Reviews & Elevator Pitch Practice

Koldus Building

Jan

My First Resume

Virtual

Jan

Landing a Job: Employer Tips and Career Fair Prep

Virtual

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Conservation in Cameroon

Watch our video to learn about our department’s work with Texas A&M’s Cameroon Biodiversity Protection Program. We’re turning research into real-world strategies that protect biodiversity for years to come.

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