https://ecologyandevolution.uchicago.edu/
The Department of Ecology &Evolution hosts diverse faculty and student interests in the ecological and evolutionary processes that underlie patterns of life on earth. The research interests of our faculty include population genetics, molecular evolution, quantitative genetics, animal behavior, plant and animal ecology, evolutionary theory, systematic paleontology, and related subjects. A common theme in E&E is the application of quantitative techniques and current technologies to probe the conceptual foundations of ecology and evolution.
The Forefront of Ecological and Evolutionary Genomics
Researchers in E&E apply empirical to theoretical approaches across a wide variety of microbes, plants and animals. While some research is focused on demystifying the ever-increasing genomic databases for diverse taxa, other researchers probe the factors that define species or make use field experiments to understand species interactions and fates. Our focus is on the importance of basic science, while we also work to see sound application of our research in the areas of genetically modified organisms, resource management, climate change and the genetics of disease.
A Vibrant Network
Students and faculty in E&E interact broadly across campus with members of Statistics, the Geophysical Sciences, and other units with the Biological Sciences Division. E&E faculty are also members of the Committee on Evolutionary Biology, the Committee on Genetics, Genomics &Systems Biology, and the Committee on Development. Our ties with other Chicago area research institutions, including the Field Museum and Argonne National Lab, allow faculty and students to expand the scope of their research.
