Tagged: ecology and evolutionary biology

Natural Sciences

April 20, 2017

Diversity of Species: Biodiversity Collections

Collecting Plants Jessica Budke’s fascination with plants stems from a family vacation to the Missouri Botanical Gardens when she was in high school. Although she grew up going to the...

mike dennis

April 20, 2017

Diversity of Impact: UT Alumni Spotlight

Mike Dennis graduated from UT in 1976 with a PhD in botany and went to work for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in the aquatic plant program. Within the first...

Natural Sciences

November 25, 2013

Photo Synthesis

Retired professor Alan Heilman has spent a lifetime getting up close and personal with plants—under the lens of his microscope and through the lens of his camera.

Jenn Bosco

Natural Sciences

August 26, 2013

The Amazing Spider Hunters

Susan Riechert leads students in arachnid research throughout the American West.

The Conversation: Ferns’ Ability to Evolve Backward Offers Insights into the Meandering Path of Evolution
Why might ferns have such flexible reproductive strategies? The answer lies in what they lack: seeds, flowers and fruits. The post The Conversation: Ferns’ Ability to Evolve Backward Offers Insights into the Meandering Path of Evolution appeared first on News.
UT Wins Funding for Green Jobs Initiative
East Tennessee Works will focus on underrepresented workers in the green economy and address the growing demand for skilled labor as job roles evolve. The post UT Wins Funding for Green Jobs Initiative appeared first on News.
The Conversation: This Course Uses Crime Novels to Teach Critical Thinking
The goals of the course are to teach students the importance of reading critically and share the importance of historical and social context. The post The Conversation: This Course Uses Crime Novels to Teach Critical Thinking appeared first on News.
The Conversation: Why Returning the Name Kuwohi to the Great Smoky Mountains Matters
The success of the effort to restore the name Kuwohi may help other communities in their ongoing place renaming efforts. The post The Conversation: Why Returning the Name Kuwohi to the Great Smoky Mountains Matters appeared first on News.
The Conversation: Vampire Bats – Look Beyond the Fangs and Blood to See Animal Friendships and Unique Adaptations
Feeding on a blood diet is unusual for a mammal and has led to unique adaptations that facilitate their uncommon lifestyle. The post The Conversation: Vampire Bats – Look Beyond the Fangs and Blood to See Animal Friendships and Unique Adaptations appeared first on News.