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🎉 Congrats to #TAMUECCB student Carmen Reisdorf! Carmen received the "Nancy Klamm Undergraduate Presentation Award" at #AFOWOS2026 🏆 Avian vocal mimicry affects automated bioacoustic classification: A case study with a North American mimic. @wilsonornithsoc.bsky.social @fieldornith.bsky.social
🎨 Art and science come together in Downtown Bryan. This mural celebrates the connection between creativity, research, and the natural world. Read more: agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/07/31/a... #TAMUECCB #Art #Science #Communication #AgriLife #Bryan
A downtown Bryan mural brings art and science to life - AgriLife Today
Texas A&M student blends art, a love for animals and science for elementary students to learn with a mural in downtown Bryan
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Texas forests support both biodiversity and local communities. Learn more about their ecological and economic impact in the latest Texas A&M AgriLife Today story: agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/07/28/t... #TexasForests #Ecology #ForestConservation #TAMUECCB
Texas forest industry continues large economic, ecological impacts - AgriLife Today
The Texas forest industry continues on a steady trajectory thanks to ongoing demand for construction, said a Texas A&M Forest Service expert.
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Congratulations to Dr. Lee Fitzgerald and his co-authors on their latest publication. The study has also been featured by the IUCN, highlighting its contribution to global conservation research. Read more: iucn.org/news/202607/... #TAMUECCB #Research #Conservation #IUCN #Ecology
Global study suggests most reptile leather trade is biologically sustainable
A new study published in Nature has found that the international trade in reptile skins for leather is, for most traded species, sustainable and not a primary driver of extinction risk.
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An unforgettable evening beneath the Texas sky. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event such a memorable experience. #PurpleMartins #BirdFriendlyCampus #BirdCityTexas #TAMUECCB #Aggieland
🌿 Please join us in welcoming Zhongqian "Zoe" Cheng, Ph.D., assistant professor of forestry in the Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology. Read more in the Texas A&M AgriLife Today feature: agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/07/10/n... #TAMUECCB #Forestry #Ecology #Conservation #AgriLifeResearch
50,000 Purple Martins. One unforgettable summer evening. 🐦 📅 July 22 RSVP and all info 👉 linktr.ee/tamu_eccb We look forward to celebrating this extraordinary migration with you! #PurpleMartins #BirdFriendlyCampus #BirdCityTexas #TAMUECCB #Aggieland #Conservation #Biodiversity #CollegeStation
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Yorzinski and her collaborators on their latest publication! "Numerical competence in peafowl: small quantity discrimination" 📖 Read the publication: link.springer.com/article/10.1... #TAMUECCB #Research #BehavioralEcology #Science #ResearchSpotlight
Numerical competence in peafowl: small quantity discrimination - Animal Cognition
The ability to discriminate numbers is widespread across taxonomically diverse animals. Some animals may have evolved enhanced numerical abilities to cope with specific social or ecological challenges...
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🎉 Congratulations to Shruthi Srinivasan, Geospatial Analyst & Lecturer! Shruthi has been named a recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Geospatial Educator Award, presented at the GeoEdC Conference and supported by the National Science Foundation. #TAMUECCB #GIS #Ecology #Conservation #GeoEdC
🎉Congratulations to ECCB graduate student Makayla Roberts on being selected as a recipient of the Fred Case Grant, awarded by the Native Orchid Conference. We look forward to seeing the impact of your research. Learn more: www.nativeorchidconference.org/fred-case-gr... #TAMUECCB #NativeOrchids
🌿 The May 2026 edition of the ECCB Newsletter is now available! eccb.tamu.edu/2026/05/eccb... #TAMUECCB #Aggies #Ecology #ConservationBiology #Research #HigherEducation
May 2026 Ecology and Conservation Biology Newsletter
Explore the May 2026 Ecology and Conservation Biology Newsletter from Texas A&M University featuring research, student achievements, faculty news, and ECCB updates.
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🌿 ECCB student Skyler Nix received the 2026 Sustainability Champion Award from the Texas A&M Office of Sustainability and Campus Enrichment. Leading the Bird-Friendly Buildings Initiative, Skyler is helping create a safer campus for wildlife. 👏 #TAMUECCB #Sustainability #Aggies
🎓🌿 ECCB Student Spotlight: Jenna Turpin Selected for the AAAS CASE Workshop in D.C.—one of only four graduate students chosen by the Texas A&M Graduate School across all STEM disciplines. Bridging science & policy. 👏 Congrats, Jenna! #TAMUECCB #Aggies #SciencePolicy
🎉ECCB Excellence: Congrats to emeritus faculty member Dr. David D. Briske on two major honors—Paper of the Year and a Top 10 Most Cited Paper in 2025. 👏 Well-deserved recognition for impactful contributions to rangeland ecology and conservation. 👉 linktr.ee/tamu_eccb #TAMUECCB #ResearchExcellence
🪶 Beyond Black: How do crows see crow feathers? New research by Jessica L. Yorzinski & Anne B. Clark reveals crow feathers may be far more visually complex than they appear. 🔗 www.binghamton.edu/news/story/6... 🔗 nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #TAMUECCB #CrowResearch
We’re excited to share a unique science communication project led by Dr. Jessica Light, with contributions from graduate student Grace Martindale and Purple Turtle Art Studio. 🎨🔬 Discover how science meets art: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #TAMUECCB #Aggies #Ecology #ScienceandArt
Howdy! We hope you can join us on April 24 for another Friday Seminar! This will be the final ECCB Seminar of Spring 2026. 📅 Friday, April 24 📍 WFES 411 or Zoom: linktr.ee/tamu_eccb 🕛 12:00 - 1:00 PM We hope to see you there! #TAMUECCB #Seminar #Ecology #Rangeland #Ecosystem #Agrivoltaics
Howdy! We hope you can join us on Wednesday, April 22, at 1:00 PM for the next ABS Hour! This will be the last ABS Hour of the Spring 2026 semester! tamu.zoom.us/s/94385929786 We hope to see you there! #TAMUECCB #Ecology #Rangeland #WildLife #Mammals
🎉 Celebrating ECCB Student Achievements 🌟 Kai Miller – 2026 Senior Merit Honoree 🌟 Sidney Brueggeman – 2026–2027 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Ambassador 🔗 Learn more: linktr.ee/tamu_eccb #TAMUECCB #Aggies #StudentSuccess #Recognition #Leadership
Howdy! Join us on April 17 for another Friday Seminar! 📅 Friday, April 17 📍 WFES 411 or Zoom: linktr.ee/tamu_eccb 🕛 12:00 - 1:00 PM We hope to see you there! #TAMUECCB #Seminar #Ecology #MicroplasticPollution #Ecotoxicological #FieldTechniques #Birds
👏 Congratulations, Breann! Breann Richey has been recognized as a 2026 Unsung Hero by Texas A&M’s Graduate and Professional School. 🔗 Learn more: grad.tamu.edu/aggie-life/n... 🎥 Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RwD... #TAMUECCB #Aggies #UnsungHeroes #Recognition #Community
Unsung Heroes 2026: Texas A&M Grad Students Driving Positive Change, for Fellow Aggies and Beyond
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🎉Celebrating #Excellence at #TAMUECCB Recently, ECCB gathered for our End-of-Year #Awards & Celebration, recognizing outstanding achievements in our #community. 👏Congrats to all awardees—your work impacts nature, wildlife & society! 🔗 eccb.tamu.edu/awards/ #Aggies #ConservationScience #Ecology
Howdy! Join us on Wednesday, April 15th, at 1:00 PM for the next ABS Hour! tamu.zoom.us/s/94385929786 We hope to see you there! #TAMUECCB #Ecology #Landscapes #Rangelands
