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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,…

Call for nominations for 2024 research awards: Due by Nov. 1

Recommend a colleague for awards recognizing excellence among faculty, staff and postdoctoral researchers. Nominations are open for Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards, the Steven F. Warren Research Achievement Award and other KU research achievement awards. Winners are recognized in…

Celebrate National Fossil Day at NHM on Sunday Oct. 15

Explore the diversity of life preserved in the fossil record with KU researchers and students. Learn about global change through time, hear about KU paleontology fieldwork and try fun hands-on learning activities for all ages. Event takes place 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday Oct. 15 at the National History…

Check out the new article in PLOS Biology 

“A few essential genetic loci distinguish Penstemon species with flowers adapted to pollination by bees or hummingbirds.” This new study published in September shows that specific variations in the attributes of wildflowers, depending on their pollinators, can be attributed to a certain number of…

Show Your Support for the EEB GSO Fundraiser

The KU Ecology & Evolutionary Biology Graduate Student Organization (EEB GSO) have once again partnered with KU Endowment to put on their largest fundraising effort of the year, the LaunchKU online crowdfunding initiative (formerly known as Ever Onward). This campaign supports EEB GSO student…

Lunch & Learn Oct. 11: You’re Invited 

All are welcome and the food is a first come, first serve basis.  KU Indigenous Scholars Annalise Guthrie, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, and Kelly Beym, Geography & Atmospheric Science, are preparing for the 2023 AISES National Conference Graduate Oral Presentations. The event takes…

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