Ecology - PhD

The University of Wyoming's ecology graduate program provides students with advanced, integrated training in the science of ecology. The Program in Ecology (PiE) is an interdepartmental doctoral program housed at the University of Wyoming in the high plains of Laramie.  PiE is the largest PhD program at the University of Wyoming, and provides advanced, integrated training in the science of ecology. The PiE focuses on the scientific study of the relations between organisms and their environments. Research interests of participating faculty span a broad range of organisms, environments, analytical tools, and spatial and temporal scales.

Program in Ecology students receive training in the conceptual, philosophical, and historical underpinnings of ecological knowledge, as well as leadership and communication skills relevant to contemporary professional and public settings.

The Program in Ecology offers students:

• Diverse research opportunities spanning the breadth of ecology,

• Advanced training and facilities in cutting-edge analytical tools,

• Grounding in the philosophical and historical underpinnings of ecology studies,

• Leadership and communication preparation for scientific and public arenas,

• Ample opportunities to network and collaborate with fellow students and faculty across departments and colleges.