Ecology at Penn State brings together more than 50 faculty members and 50 students whose research spans biological scales from organisms and populations to communities, ecosystems, and landscapes. These research emphasis areas reflect the breadth of the program and the collaborative approaches ecologists use to understand the natural world and address complex environmental challenges.
Organismal Ecology
Explore how organisms function, behave, and adapt to their environments.
Populations and Communities
Investigate how species interact with one another and with their environments across populations and ecological communities.
Ecosystems and Landscapes
Study ecology at broader scales, from ecosystem processes to landscape-level patterns.