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Yale professor of ornithology, ecology and evolutionary biology, Richard Prum. JUSTIN GOODRIDGE/THE STATESMAN

Yale professor lectures on the role of beauty in evolution

Doyeon Jean Jang February 10, 2019
Yale professor of ornithology, ecology and evolutionary biology, Richard Prum, spoke about Charles Darwin’s “dangerous idea,” in the most recent installment of the Provost’s Lecture Series on Friday, Feb. 8.
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Endangered bees in the U.S.: Why should we care?

H. Resit Akçakaya October 11, 2016
Wild bee species are declining, not just in the U.S., but worldwide.
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SBU Global Health Institute names director, sets sights on Madagascar

SBU Global Health Institute names director, sets sights on Madagascar

Nujbat Meraji August 22, 2015
The Stony Brook University Global Health Institute has appointed Dr. Peter M. Small as its founding director, beginning this month.
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Under the microscope: SBU professor studies invasive species

Ruchi Shah April 13, 2015
Dr. Jessica Gurevitch is revolutionizing the field of ecology through her large-scale studies of invasive species and use of meta-analysis to synthesize findings in the field.
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Hampton Bays seeking sustainable solutions from SBU professor

Mahreen Khan March 30, 2015
Professor Marc Fasanella has started a monthly lecture series for the Hampton Bays Civic Association called “Downtown Hampton Bays: Its Future, Present, and Past.”
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Darwin Day lecture demonstrates natural selections effects on language

Darwin Day lecture demonstrates natural selection’s effects on language

Jakub Lewkowicz February 15, 2015
Science and the humanities were brought together on Friday night in a lecture titled “The Evolution of Human Languages,” given by Mark Pagel.
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Professor evolves with his research and teachings

Gavin Stern December 4, 2011

Ecology and Evolution Professor Michael Bell, 64, wears a Hawaiian shirt to work every day. “My wife likes them,” he said, “and I love my wife.” Stacks of books nearly reach to the ceiling...

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