University of Michigan
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

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Ryan Bebej

Ryan Bebej

Contact information

  • University of Michigan
    1529 Museums Building
    1109 Geddes Ave
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1079
  • Phone: (734) 764-0489
  • Email: rmbebej@umich.edu

Advisors

Philip Gingerich, Philip Myers

Fields of study

Evolution and paleontology of mammals

Research interests

My broad interests are vertebrate evolution and paleontology. I am especially interested in major evolutionary transitions between terrestrial and aquatic environments. My current research focuses on understanding the morphological and implied behavioral adaptations in early semiaquatic whales.

Academic background

B.S. Biology, Calvin College

UM affiliation

  • Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
  • Museum of Paleontology
  • College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

Latest news

Alumni news: Ryan Bebej accepted a position as assistant professor in the Biology Department at his alma mater, Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich. He’ll be teaching courses in anatomy, physiology, and evolution beginning in the fall of 2012. Read more.

Related news

Bebej to teach at Olivet

Recent Ph.D. graduate Ryan Bebej will be an assistant professor of biological sciences at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Ill. this fall.

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