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Researchers parse oddity of distantly related bats in Solomon Islands that appear identical
The research team behind the study from the University of Melbourne, Australia, included several evolutionary biologists from the University of Kansas — who collected specimens in the field, conducted genetic analysis and co-wrote the research appearing in the journal Evolution. This includes biologists from both the KU Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department and KU Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum.
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RESEARCH OFFERS A REASON WHY DIVERSITY IN PLANT SPECIES CAUSES HIGHER FARMING YIELD, SOLVING 'A BIT OF A MYSTERY'
James Bever, senior scientist with the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research and Foundation Distinguished Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at KU, is a corresponding author on a study appearing in Nature Communications. The study based on field and greenhouse…
Curator Kelly Matsunaga receives NSF Career Award
Assistant curator of paleobotany at the Biodiversity Institute and Thomas N. Taylor assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, Kelly Matsunaga, has been awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation. The CAREER is a 5-year grant. Total award amount is $946,323. The…
University Teaching Awards
Chancellor Girod hosted the University Teaching Awards on Nov. 7 in the Big 12 Room of the Kansas Union. You can watch the ceremony and clip of Trevor Rivers receiving his award. Rivers, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology assistant teaching professor, received the Bob & Kathie…
RAFE BROWN IS INAUGURAL RECIPIENT OF KUIA ADVISORY BOARD INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AWARD
As a leader in equitable and collaborative international research and education, Rafe Brown, professor of ecology & evolutionary biology, is the inaugural recipient of the KU International Affairs Advisory Board International Research Award. The award recognizes faculty members who provide…
RESEARCH SHOWS CLIMATE CHANGE BOOSTS LIKELIHOOD OF TOXIN RELEASES FROM ALGAL BLOOMS IN AMERICAN LAKES
“It's clear regions with a history of fewer toxic blooms are likely to experience an increase in such occurrences due to climate change,” said Ted Harris, assistant research professor with the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research.
Fossils tell tale of last primate to inhabit North America before humans
The lone ranger primate Ekgmowechashala — the last to inhabit North America before Homo sapiens — is actually a member of a species that evolved in Asia and migrated to North America during a surprisingly cool period, most likely via Beringia, according to new research led by KU paleontologists…
New director takes helm at Monarch Watch
Kristen Baum, known for her work on monarchs and pollinators, has began as director of Monarch Watch and as a senior scientist at the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research and professor in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology.
Bruce Lieberman receives 2023 David Shulenburger Award for Innovation & Advocacy in Scholarly Communication
The Shulenburger Award recognizes KU faculty, staff, students and academic departments who champion open access and innovation in scholarly communication. Lieberman was chosen as a recipient for his efforts to convert a prestigious and extensive subscription-based journal into a broadly accessible…
KU Field Station plans prescribed burn in Baldwin Woods
The prescribed burn in the Baldwin Woods Forest Preserve is a traditional management tool for woodlands, needed to control encroaching invasive plant species. KU Field Station staff will conduct the burn in partnership with Kansas Forest Service. The burn will take place the week of Oct. 23-27.
KU BIOLOGY HOMECOMING TAILGATE OCTOBER 28: FREE BREAKFAST FOOD & DRINK
Join KU Biology for a Homecoming Tailgate Saturday, October 28 at 9:00 AM! Location: Natural History Museum Lawn, Dyche Hall. Time: 9:00 AM (Game at 11:00 AM). Students, Alumni, Faculty & Staff are all invited to attend this free event put on by the Undergraduate Biology Program,…