Interdisciplinary Biology Track: Ecology & Evolution

Several of the required courses in the Ecology and Evolution Track are offered both in Chicago and at MBL:

BIOS 20198 Biodiversity is taught both during Spring Quarter on the Chicago Campus, and as part of MBL Spring Quarter in Biology. 

 

The following field ecology courses are available to fulfill the requirement in this track:

Course		Location/Program	Quarter
BIOS 20196	Ecology and Conservation	Chicago	Autumn
BIOS 27710	Ecology	MBL - Semester in Environmental Science	Autumn
BIOS 27751	Biological Oceanography	MBL - Spring Quarter in Biology	Spring
BIOS 27725	Biogeography	MBL - September Term in Biology	September Term

 

The MBL Spring Quarter application priority admission deadline is November 1. Rolling Admission Deadline is January 1. Apply HERE. 

The MBL September Term application deadline is March 1.

 

Opportunities in Ecology & Evolution

BSCD Ecology & Evolution Summer Innovation Fellowship

The BSCD Ecology & Evolution Summer Fellowship gives students the opportunity to explore their interests in a broad range of field and laboratory settings.

The BSCD Summer Innovation Fellowships consist of thematic research programs in a variety of fields.  For some fellowships, you apply with an identified research mentor and project, and for other fellowships you are matched with a mentor and project.

Complete program descriptions and application instructions for each individual program will be available on Handshake.  

For more information: Alison Hunter (ahunter@uchicago.edu)

Deadline for all 2025 BSCD Summer Innovation Fellowships:   April 7, 2025

Career Advancement for E&E Students

Careers in Biological Sciences and Climate and Energy Careers provide opportunities to explore E&E career pathways, network with alumni, and engage with employers through treks, programs, and internships.  Schedule an appointment on Handshake to learn more! 

UChicago students intern with Metcalf internship employer partners and organizations including national laboratories, museums, zoos, aquariums, legal firms, and non-profits where they gain experience and exposure to roles and organizations leading efforts in ecology and evolution.  University of Chicago internship hosts have included:

• Argonne National Laboratory
• Buzzard Bay Coalition
• Cascade Forest Conservancy
• Chicago Botanic Garden
• Climate Impacts Research Centre
• Consortium on Ocean Leadership
• Institute for Applied Ecology
• Kew Royal Botanical Gardens
• Lincoln Park Zoo
• Marine Biological Laboratory
• Morton Arboretum
• NOAA – Alaska Fisheries Science Center
• Shedd Aquarium
• Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

Career Advancement offers programs and events that allow students to engage with alumni and employers to inform their career paths, build their professional networks, and learn about potential future opportunities of interest.  Through panels and info sessions, local site visits in Chicago, and career exploration treks to exciting cities such as Boston, Seattle, and San Diego, UChicago students gain exposure to biological sciences employers, career paths, and opportunities.  Employer hosts and alumni speakers have included:

• Boeing
• Conservation International
• Conservation Law Foundation
• Current
• LanzaTech
• Marine Biological Laboratory
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory
• NOAA - Alaska Fisheries Science Center
• Openlands
• Ramboll
• Salk Institute
• San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
• Seattle Aquarium
• US Senate - Environmental and Public Works Committee

Dave Lerner, Program Director of Careers in Biological Sciences,  dlerner@uchicago.edu.