University of Michigan
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

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EEB graduate program

EEB's graduate program embraces education and research on all aspects of biodiversity, including the history of life on earth, the evolutionary mechanisms that generate diversity, the ecological context in which all life has evolved, and the consequences of interactions among organisms, including humans.

Prospective students

Program descriptions

Graduate chair

Students should work closely with Professor L. Lacey Knowles, graduate chair, and their individual faculty advisors for advice about coursework and research.

Policies & forms

Graduate student handbook (download PDF)

Postdoc resources

Training resources, Preparing Future Faculty Seminar

Career resources

Links to job opportunities, career development and more.

Graduate Researchers in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (GREEBs)

meets to discuss student issues and update the graduate body on departmental activities.

Big Sibs Mentoring Progam

is an informal way for first year students to learn about the culture of graduate school, our department, and how to excel at U-M. GREEBs website.

Resources for students juggling family responsibilities:

Child care, financial assistance, social support, housing and health care.

Recent news

EEB graduate student Jasmine Crumsey joined nearly 30 other scientists from across the country in Washington, D.C., this week to brief congressional staff members about climate change research.

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EEB graduate student Susan Cheng was awarded a two-year Graham Doctoral Sustainability Fellowship for 2012 for her proposal.

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EEB graduate student Jasmine Crumsey has been selected by NEON to participate in exclusive training and meetings with legislators for Climate Science Day on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.

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