College of Arts and Sciences announces 2026 Klarman Fellows
The 12 early-career scholars will pursue research in the sciences, social sciences and humanities.
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We work to understand the biology of species and their interactions with the environment in the broadest sense. We value science and education grounded in the natural history of organisms, communities and ecosystems as a means to decipher patterns across geography and the tree of life. As new methods allow us to gain insight into biological mechanism and function, we seek to refine fundamental concepts, to integrate findings into novel theory, and to contribute to solutions for environmental challenges.
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Our Department in the News
The mystery of the Seneca Drums persists
Researchers are plumbing the depths of the largest and deepest of New York’s Finger Lakes to explain the source of its famous booming sounds.
CTI grants enable faculty to research how students think and learn
With a 2024-2025 Innovative Teaching & Learning Grant, A&S professors collaborated with others to develope an AI tool to foster student metacognitive skills around teamwork in STEM classes.
Once tadpoles lose lungs, they never get them back
Tadpole species that lost their lungs through evolution never re-evolve them, even when environmental change would make it advantageous.
Faculty respond to request to share progressive teaching ideas, study shows
The team found a significant uptick in the number of articles published after 2013 that focused on core concepts and competencies suggested in a seminal report.
Student summer research lays path for future scientists
With support from Cornell Atkinson, graduate students mentored undergraduates to conduct summer research on methane mitigation, food security and climate forecasting.
Ph.D. student’s nonprofit seeks to protect Amazonian biodiversity and culture
Ethan Duvall, an inaugural Semlitz Family Sustainability Fellow, has launched a nonprofit aimed at protecting biodiversity and culture in the Amazon Rainforest.
2025 Nexus Scholars talk about academic growth, transformation
Ten students who participated in this summer's Nexus Scholars Program share their stories..
EEB Events
Feb
23
Monday
12:10 PM
EEB Seminar Series - Belinda Chang
Corson/Mudd Hall
A106 Morison
Mar
16
Monday
12:10 PM
EEB Seminar Series - May Berenbaum
Corson/Mudd Hall
A106 Morison