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Our Mission
Our Mission
We aim to develop the curiosity and creativity of the next generation of scientists in behavioral ecology. To do this we organize research experiences that enable people from all backgrounds to take part in the process of science. Each experience brings a team of diverse researchers together to develop a question, work together to collect and analyze data that will answer their question, and present their answers to the scientific community as well as the general public.
We aim to develop the curiosity and creativity of the next generation of scientists in behavioral ecology. To do this we organize research experiences that enable people from all backgrounds to take part in the process of science. Each experience brings a team of diverse researchers together to develop a question, work together to collect and analyze data that will answer their question, and present their answers to the scientific community as well as the general public.
Check out what we've been up to!
Check out what we've been up to!
Erell Newsletter December 2025 (compressed).pdfUpcoming Research
Upcoming Research
Collaborative Research in Baja Sur, Mexico
Collaborative Research in Baja Sur, Mexico
For 2 weeks in March 2026, a team of US students will accompany Maria and Doug into Mexico to join an equivalent team of Mexican students and professors to undertake a research project on lizard behavioral ecology.
Collaborative Research in the Chaco, Paraguay
Collaborative Research in the Chaco, Paraguay
After 2 pilot trips to the Chaco, Paraguay in 2025, our Paraguayan collaborators are actively working out methods and obtaining local funds to initiate research on the movement ecology of red tegu lizards.
Recent Presentations
Recent Presentations
Huck Institutes of Life Sciences Ecology Seminar Series
Doug and Maria Eifler
Pennsylvania State University
November 17th, 2025
SEEDS
SEEDS
24-28 September 2025
24-28 September 2025
Dahtiya was chosen as one of 22 students from across the country to participate in the annual SEEDS Leadership Meeting: “Carbon Credits – the Future of an Ecology Economy”. The students received training in communicating science alongside educational skill development. Carbon credits and forestry were a main focus of lessons, they had a drone demonstration, and went on a boat tour of the Hudson River.
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