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The Interdisciplinary Doctoral Degree Program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) at Texas A&M University is represented by a group of faculty from multiple departments in several colleges within the university. The purpose of the IDDP in EEB is to integrate research programs related to the disciplines of ecology and evolutionary biology and heighten awareness of this important area of biological research within our institution.     >> More

News

Spring is officially over and summer research is well on its way. The EEB 2024 Spring Newsletter is a vibrant showcase of our students’ and faculty’s hard work and remarkable achievements this past academic year.   Included are graduates, election results, award winners, events, new faculty and students and much more.  Congratulations to all!

EEBISO 2024-25 leadership elections were held recently.  Congratulations to our new officers!

Don’t forget to take advantage of the EEB Honors and Awards link for future newsletters.

Save the Date!  Open Source for Open Science (OSOS) 2024  is scheduled for August 24-25 in ILSB Auditorium.  We are looking for instructors or helpers. Please contact Dr. David Bapst if you are interested.  Grab the flyer here.

We still have EEB merch!  Check out the EEBISO store!

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Spotlight

The dunes sagebrush lizard has recently been the subject of debate due to its addition to the endangered species list. This small reptile’s habitat in the Permian Basin coincides with some of the most productive oil and gas fields in the nation, leading to a conflict between conservation efforts and industry interests.

In a recent segment on WBUR Boston Public Radio program Here and Now, Peter O’Dowd discussed the complexities of this issue with Texas A&M professor and EEB faculty member Lee Fitzgerald, highlighting the challenges of balancing ecological preservation with economic development.

Photo courtesy of Ryan Hagerty/USFWS from a 5/22/24 article in The Texas Tribune.

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