Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology
Education
Engaging students in integrated teaching, research, and outreach programs to create skillful thought leaders in the field.
Research
Discovering and disseminating knowledge of ecological processes and biological diversity from genes to biomes.
Conservation
Investigating ecological responses to global changes and mitigating threats to biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Departmental News and Updates
First-generation student advocates globally for women in science
Yasmin Quintana paves the way for female scientists As a first-generation college student, Yasmin Quintana never imagined pursuing a career in fish ecology. For girls…
Nature can reduce costs, extend life for infrastructure projects
Texas A&M AgriLife researcher makes case for natural infrastructure A newly published article hopes to stir discussion around adoption of construction designs and methods that…
New fish identified after years in scientific studies
Newly classified Danionella cerebrum hides in plain sight Scientists identify and name new fish species around the globe practically every week. Some turn up in…
Saving the Great Plains with prescribed fire, mixed grazing
The Prairie Project focuses on research, extension and education Rangelands in the Great Plains, and the ranchers who depend on them, are losing battles against…
Texas A&M bird collection influences the future of ornithology, conservation
Each time Gary Voelker opens a drawer inside rows of crisp white cabinets represents an unveiling of sorts. Solemn beauty lies inside. Curated winged fragments…
Rangeland Systems volume edited by David D. Briske receives 500,000 chapter downloads since publication in April 2017
Rangeland Systems: Processes, Management and Challenges provides an unprecedented synthesis of the current status of scientific and management knowledge regarding global rangelands and the major…
Lacher retires from dual roles at Texas A&M
Thomas Lacher, Ph.D., director of Texas A&M’s Center for Coffee Research and Education, CCRE, and professor for over 20 years in the Department of Ecology and Conservation…
Winemiller and Winemiller summarize peacock bass in recently published book
Kirk O. Winemiller, PhD, University Distinguished Professor and Interim Department Dead in the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology, Leslie C. Kelso Winemiller, PhD, Instructional…