Dr. Safran is an integrative evolutionary behavioral and evolutionary ecologist. Her research is centered on the evolution of biological diversity, from molecular (genetics, hormones, antioxidants), individual (behavior, morphology), and population (gene flow, genetic structure) perspectives. She has also taught and conducted research in topics related to science communication and belonging in STEM.
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evolutionary and behavioral ecology, evolutionary biology, integrative biology, animal behavior, physiology, speciation, science communication
APRD 3523 - The Art and Strategy of Science Communication: Branding Climate Change
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Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021
Integrating the science of climate change and science communication with the research, strategy and execution practices of strategic communication (e.g., advertising and public relations). Same as EBIO 3523 and ATLS 3523.
ATLS 3519 - Special Topics
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Spring 2019
Analyzes special interest areas of multidisciplinary creative technology and design research and practice. May be repeated up to 21 total credit hours for different topics.
EBIO 1220 - General Biology 2
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2020
Provides a concentrated introduction to organisms, homeostasis, development, behavior, and ecology. Emphasizes fundamental principles, concepts, facts,and questions. Intended for science majors. Recommended prerequisite: EBIO 1210 (minimum grade C-).
EBIO 3523 - The Art and Strategy of Science Communication: Branding Climate Change
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Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Integrating the science of climate change and science communication with the research, strategy and execution practices of strategic communication (e.g., advertising and public relations). Same as ATLS 3523.
EBIO 3990 - EBIO Honors Thesis Research
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Fall 2019
Provides an introduction to the departmental Honors program. Consists of individual library research on a potential Honors thesis topic under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Recommended prerequisites: minimum 3.2 GPA and approval by departmental honors committee.
EBIO 4040 - Speciation
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Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
The process by which new species arise is fundamental to understanding life�s diversity, with implications for how we define and protect species. In this class, we will explore models of adaptive and non-adaptive speciation and how we test, find evidence for, and distinguish among these. Each class will include both a short lecture and discussion. Students will be able to choose and work on independent projects on any area of speciation research. Recommended prerequisite: EBIO 1220 and EBIO 3080. Same as EBIO 5040.
EBIO 4870 - Independent Research: Upper Division
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Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2024
May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
EBIO 4990 - EBIO Honors Thesis Research
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Spring 2020
To be taken during the final academic year prior to graduation. Consists of the final phase of honors research and thesis preparation under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Recommended prerequisites: minimum 3.3 GPA and a declared EBIO major and approval by departmental Honors program.
EBIO 5040 - Speciation
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Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
The process by which new species arise is fundamental to understanding life�s diversity, with implications for how we define and protect species. In this class, we will explore models of adaptive and non-adaptive speciation and how we test, find evidence for, and distinguish among these. Each class will include both a short lecture and discussion. Students will be able to choose and work on independent projects on any area of speciation research. Recommended prerequisites: EBIO 1220 and EBIO 3080. Same as EBIO 4040.
