Remember classic island biogeography theory? Well, humans mucked that up.
Why do some islands have more species than others? Classic island biogeographic theory says that it is how island habitat diversity and isolation from source…
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iEco Mentors for SPROUTs: A High School Research Mentorship Program
This summer, members of the iEco lab mentored local high-school students in research as part of Temple’s Science Preparatory Research Opportunities for Underrepresented Teens (SPROUT)…
PhD Positions in Invasion Ecology
The Integrative Ecology Lab at Temple University has two PhD student positions available for Fall 2023 to work on our invasive spotted lanternfly projects. These…
iEcoLab welcomes two master’s students, Anna and Sam
In January 2022, the iEcoLab welcomed two new graduate students! Anna Carlson and Samuel Owens are pursuing their Master of Science degrees in Biology here…
Dr. Helmus receives CST teaching award!
Each year Temple University’s College of Science and Technology recognizes exceptional faculty with several awards. For 2021, iEcoLab’s Dr. Helmus was one of three recipients…
iEcoLab undergrads present at the Fall 2021 URP Symposium
Three of the iEcoLab’s awesome undergraduates presented at Temple University’s annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday November 5, 2021. Alison Blaney, Jonathan Falciani, and Yash…
Stefani researches spotted lanternfly in the field
iEcoLab graduate student Stefani Cannon has been hard at work out in the field researching spotted lanternfly! Stefani is focusing on the interactions between spotted…
iEcoLab Fall 2021 Update
Happy back to school! It’s been a busy summer for the iEcoLab, from mathematical modeling to genetics and exciting field work. With the academic year…
iEcoLab Presents New Spotted Lanternfly Dashboard at SLF 101 Webinar
On Thursday February 25, 2021, members of the iEcoLab team presented at the “Spotted Lanternfly 101” webinar. Dr. Helmus, as well as postdocs Seba, Stephanie,…
Dr. Helmus featured on CST’s “Between Two Owls”
iEcoLab’s Dr. Helmus was featured on “Between Two Owls,” a YouTube series by the Temple University College of Science and Technology. He was interviewed by…