Urban Ecology: A Challenge and Opportunity for Theoretical Ecology

Abstract

Ecology today is the study of the links between different subdisciplines, often with an underlying concern for linking aspects of anthropogenic change to some indication of the functioning of the ecosystem.  In this seminar, Dr. Fred Adler outlines the key links that have been the focus of study over the last decade and shows how each of them can be effectively studied in urban environments. Perhaps more importantly, study of urban environments opens up the opportunity to address neglected links and to assemble a more integrated view of ecological theory that provides a framework for planning and decision making.

 

Presenters

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A headshot of Fred Adler

Fred Adler

Dr. Fred Adler is a Professor Biology and Mathematics at the University of Utah. As a mathematical biologist, he works on modeling complex systems ranging from urban, behavioral, evolutionary and community ecology to cell biology, immunology, epidemiology of viruses and antibiotic resistant bacteria, asthma, and cancer biology. 

 

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A headshot of Fred Adler

Fred Adler

Dr. Fred Adler is a Professor Biology and Mathematics at the University of Utah. As a mathematical biologist, he works on modeling complex systems ranging from urban, behavioral, evolutionary and community ecology to cell biology, immunology, epidemiology of viruses and antibiotic resistant bacteria, asthma, and cancer biology. 

 

Presenters
Fred Adler, University of Utah
Date
Time
11:00 a.m. ET
Location
SESYNC – 1 Park Place, Suite 300 Annapolis, MD 21401
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