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Safran, Rebecca J

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  • 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

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  • APRD 3523 - The Art and Strategy of Science Communication: Branding Climate Change
    Primary Instructor - 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
    Primary Instructor - 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
    Primary Instructor - 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
    Primary Instructor - 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
    Primary Instructor - 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.
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