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Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology

Education

Engaging students in integrated teaching, research, and outreach programs to create skillful thought leaders in the field.

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Research

Discovering and disseminating knowledge of ecological processes and biological diversity from genes to biomes.

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Conservation

Investigating ecological responses to global changes and mitigating threats to biodiversity and ecosystem services.

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ECCB Newsletter April 2022

Nolan Maldonado May 2, 2022 No Comments
Brought to you by the Climate, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Nurturing diversity, denouncing intolerance, and promoting acceptance.
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Texas A&M researchers study Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer

Nolan Maldonado March 22, 2022 No Comments
Restoring Texas’ Post Oak Savanna ecoregion to reflect its historic native prairies could be a key to sustaining the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer.
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Winemiller and Winemiller summarize peacock bass in recently published book

Carrie Baker January 10, 2022 No Comments
Kirk O. Winemiller, Ph.D., University Distinguished Professor and Interim Department Head in the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology, Leslie C. Kelso Winemiller, Ph.D., Instructional …
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Yasmin Quintana standing in water and holding a fish, advocates for women in science.

First-generation student advocates globally for women in science

Carrie Baker November 12, 2021 No Comments
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 in …
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Natural Infrastructure

Nature can reduce costs, extend life for infrastructure projects

Carrie Baker November 8, 2021 No Comments
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 utilize …
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New fish identified after years in scientific studies

Carrie Baker October 8, 2021 No Comments
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 unlikely …
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Saving the Great Plains with prescribed fire, mixed grazing

Carrie Baker September 21, 2021 No Comments
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 an …
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Texas A&M bird collection influences the future of ornithology, conservation

Carrie Baker August 25, 2021 No Comments
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 of …
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