All ecology

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November 4, 2024

UIC study: Invasive plant roots may weaken soil ecosystems 

Loss of regional diversity could weaken natural defenses and cause more invasion

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May 23, 2024

UIC biologist receives award to fund invasive plant research

Gabriela Nunez-Mir uses data science to create invasive plant watchlists for conservation

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April 18, 2024

Three scientists named fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science 

Nemat Oliver Keyhani, Alexander Mankin and Deepak Shukla recognized by peers for their biology research

Joel Brown

April 29, 2014

Biologist combines a passion for ecology, evolution

Silver Circle winner Joel Brown: squirrel fanatic, award-winning teacher

April 3, 2013

Back to nature in Cook County’s backyard

Arnold Randall wants Cook County residents to rediscover nature in their Forest Preserve.

Mary Ashley

March 12, 2013

Leading women to success in science

Mary Ashley, UIC Woman of the Year, places a priority on mentoring women in science careers.

Joel Brown

February 19, 2013

Biologist ventures where the wild things are

Joel Brown’s work has taken him all over the globe. But after coming to Chicago 26 years ago, he quickly took an interest in the city.