Events

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November 12

Exit Seminar Graduating PhDs present the culmination of their doctoral research

November 12, 2026

Mechanisms of Mate Selection in a Hummingbird-Pollinated Plant: Ferne Kotlyar (Exit Seminar)

Ferne Kotlyar’s research uses a combination of experimental and observational field studies to unveil a multitude of mechanisms that the hummingbird-pollinated *H. tortuosa* employs to interact with its pollinators and distinguish among potential mates.

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November 13

EEB Seminar A weekly meeting of the minds where invited speakers share their latest research

November 13, 2026

Ancient and Repeated Origins of Biochemical Innovation in Butterflies: Kathy Darragh (Indiana)

By combining comparative genomics, biochemistry, molecular evolution, and ancestral sequence reconstruction, Kathy Darragh and her team show that terpene biosynthesis evolved independently from two distinct ancestral primary metabolic gene families, yet converged on similar chemistry and followed similar functional trajectories.

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November 27

EEB Seminar A weekly meeting of the minds where invited speakers share their latest research

November 27, 2026

Winter De-icing: Consequences and Potential Solutions: Shelley Arnott (Queen’s)

This seminar by Shelley Arnott (Queen’s) focuses on research indicating that de-icers marketed as eco-friendly may be as toxic or more toxic than rock salt. While road de-icers remain an important strategy for improving winter road conditions, additional efforts are needed to reduce salt use and protect aquatic resources.

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April 29

Conference Scholars and scientists gather to present new findings, exchange ideas, and network

April 29–30, 2027

2027 Atwood Colloquium

The two-day Atwood Colloquium marks the department’s major event of the academic year. Students, postdocs, and faculty from all three campuses, as well as the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), will gather to offer a glimpse into their work and latest findings. In addition to our own biologists, three guest speakers round out the cutting-edge program each year.

Atwood Colloquium in Ecology & Evolution

This special two-day event provides a fantastic opportunity to learn about the most exciting research in ecology & evolution being done at U of T and abroad. 

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Broadening Representation & Equity With Science (BREWS)

We promote inclusion and equity through community-building tea breaks and data-driven discussions. We are always looking for speakers & ideas for discussions, so please get in touch!

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Conservation Science Group

The EEB Conservation Group is a collaboration of undergrad & grad students, postdoctoral researchers and faculty interested in conservation science. 

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