We develop the curiosity and creativity of the next generation of scientists in behavioral ecology — through research experiences open to people from all backgrounds.
"We aim to develop the curiosity and creativity of the next generation of scientists in behavioral ecology."
Our Mission →The Erell Institute organizes 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, collect and analyze data, and present their findings — to the scientific community and the general public.
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Hands-on learning in desert ecosystems that teaches students how to be a scientist. Running every year since 2017, teams develop a research question, collect and analyze data, and present their findings to the scientific community and the public.
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The Naturalist-Ecologist Training Program develops curiosity and creativity in young researchers as they determine their next steps in science — engaging in the entire research process, from idea inception to publication.
Learn More →How animals leverage group dynamics for survival and reproduction — and whether collaborative structures help species thrive where solitary individuals might struggle.
Explore →What factors drive movement strategies, and how these behaviors connect to fundamental survival needs and reproductive success.
Explore →Community science research on the invasive Podarcis siculus in Douglas County, Kansas — how an introduced lizard adapts to suburban and urban environments.
Explore →Peer-reviewed research across behavioral ecology, movement ecology, and herpetology.
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Erell is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your support keeps research experiences accessible to students and early-career scientists from all backgrounds.