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Graduate Degrees in Ecology at OSU Directory of Ecologists at OSU OSU
ECOLOGY POSTER
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Oklahoma
State University has a rich history of research and education in ecology.
OSU scientists have been actively involved in both theoretical and applied
ecology, with experts in the plant, animal, and microbial realms. The
applied aspects of ecology benefit from a strong tradition of
agricultural, wildlife, and rangeland research, as might be expected from
a land-grant institution. OSU has strengths in community ecology,
population ecology, behavioral ecology, landscape ecology, physiological
ecology, and ecosystem ecology.
Perhaps OSU’s greatest strength is its location. Stillwater, Oklahoma, is located on the boundary of the crosstimbers (post oak / blackjack oak woodlands) and the tallgrass prairie. Many of these woodlands have never been cut, and most of the prairies have never been plowed. Appropriate field sites are practically outside the back door. Crosstimbers, prairies, wetlands, bottomland forests, lakes, streams, and rivers, as well as a number of agroecosystems are available within Payne County. A few hours' drive will take you to granite outcrops, Ozark forests, limestone hills, salt plains, playa lakes, shinnery shrublands, pine savannas, cove forests, shortgrass prairie, palmetto swamps, pine-juniper woodlands, gypsum outcrops, sand dunes, and old-growth post oak forests. Oklahoma’s impressive biodiversity, the expertise of OSU’s faculty, a strong curriculum, and excellent research facilities, all make OSU an ideal location for graduate work in ecology. This page was compiled by Michael Palmer, with help from Eric Maichak and numerous OSU ecology faculty. If you have questions or suggestions for improvement, contact Michael Palmer. |
What
is Ecology?
Perhaps there are as many answers to this question as there are ecologists. The word ‘ecology’ is derived from ‘oikos’, Greek for ‘house’, and hence ecology is the study of where we live. Ecology moves beyond natural history, because it seeks the principles that govern natural history. Ecology can be considered the most relevant science— because everything we eat, breathe, or do is a product of nature. Nearly every international news item, political conflict, or societal movement has an ecological component. As the media and the general public become aware of this, and as natural resources become more and more limited, the need for an ecological education will continue to grow. |
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