ABOUT EEBU

The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Union is a student-run organization for all students enrolled in an EEB- or BIO- designated course. Throughout the year, EEBU hosts numerous academic and social events to foster a sense of community among its student members. We offer several events throughout the year that gives students the chance to socialize with other students, learn more about research in EEB, and mingle with professors in the field. The student union is run by students for students to promote an inclusive and beneficial undergraduate experience for all students.

EEBU 2025 / 2026 Executive Team Elections

The campaigning period for the 2025-2026 EEBU exec team is now on ! If you are running, you have until March 31st (April 1st midnight) to campaign. This may be on social media, such as our Discord server.Election timeline can be found on the news page.

Winter Photo Contest Winner

We are excited to announce the winner of our 2025 winter photo contest: Bruce Zhang! Congrats, Bruce :)See the other submissions here !

Merch Design Winners

Congrats to our merch design winners, Chris Bogle and Polina Sokolova! Thank you so much for the wonderful designs. (Click on the designs on the left for a better look!)

EEBU Gallery

The EEBU Gallery is a open-submission showcase of all the wonderful things you EEB-ers have experienced, captured, or made. Feel free to submit anything you'd like to share regarding EEB and nature.You can view the full gallery with credits here.Want your pictures, artwork, etc. to be in the gallery?

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Instagram is where we update you on our latest events, opportunities, and more :)

Resources

The EEBU has a variety of resources available to aid you through your undergraduate journey. If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out, contact us !Can we put YOU as a research contact for future EEBU students? If so, fill out the Google Form here!

Note: The EEB UofT website has not been updated in some time, the information regarding which professors are willing to take students may be outdated. It is best to reach out if you wish!

EEB Degree Map

Academic Support

Faculty of Arts & Science Writing Centres
The Arts & Science Writing Centres provide one-on-one support for students who would like help planning, writing, or reviewing their work. You can get assistance with any form of writing, from essays to lab reports.Academic Success Centre
The Academic Success Centre provides a number of services, including workshops and learning skills counselling. Visit to learn more about healthy study habits, and discover study techniques that work for you.Math Aid Centres
If you are struggling with a mathematics course, find help at a Math Aid Centre.University of Toronto Peer Tutoring
Get matched with a free-peer tutor through this student-run organization.Accessibility Services
For all accessibility concerns, don’t hesitate to contact Accessibility Services.

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Latest News

EEBU 25/26 Elections !

March 24-28: Nominations for EEBU 2025-26 executive team openMarch 29-31: Candidate campaign periodApril 1-4: Voting periodTBA: Election results announced !It is currently the campaigning period.

(Last) Soup and Study !

Hey EEBU ! We will be holding our last Soup and Study event for the year in RW 010 on April 2nd from 3-5 PM :)

Congrats to our merch design contest winners !

This year, we have beautiful designs for merch brought to you by Chris Bogle and Polina Sokolova.

Calendar of Upcoming Events

If you're more social media inclined... We update both our Instagram and our Discord with our latest news and events!

FAQs

Q: What kind of events do you put on throughout the year?A: Throughout the year, events may include pub nights, bake sales, academic seminars, trivia nights, movie nights, elections, apparel sales, etc. Come out and meet the exec as well as your fellow EEB classmates!Q: I’m interested in getting more involved in EEBU. How can I become an exec member?A: General elections for most positions are held near the end of the spring semester. Elections for first-year representatives are held early in the fall semester. Keep an eye on our Instagram page for announcements about the elections. More detailed instructions will be available closer to the election dates.Q: I am in the midst of deciding which courses to take this year and am wondering what to expect from course X and how it is different from course Y. Can you tell me what I should expect from these courses?A: You may contact EEBU directly through e-mail for advice if you wish. You can access course evaluations through Quercus through the "Course Evaluations" tab > For Students > Faculty of Arts & Science (Undergraduate). Also available is the ASSU anti-calendar, which summarizes student evaluations of courses (discontinued, but previous years’ calendars are available). Many past syllabi are posted in the Discord server, along with informal course testimonies- feel free to ask questions!Q: I’m looking for a bird course in EEB. Any suggestions?A: EEB386HQ: Where can I find past midterms and final exams for my courses?A: The ASSU has a collection of past tests and midterms (take a look here for a list) generously donated by students who have previously taken the course. These typically cost a dollar or two, or can be photocopied/photographed depending on the material available.
Final exams can only be found online through the library’s ‘Old Exam Repository’ and are only available there if they are not restricted.Q: How do I qualify to enrol in an EEB subject course?A: In order to enrol in any subject programs, at least 4.0 credits (first year) must be completed. More information on EEB subject programs can be found here.Enrolment is done through ACORN on posted dates. More information on the process is here and a list of EEB programs can be found here. Requirements for completing the program can be found in the Calendar.Q: What opportunities are there for getting involved in research in EEB?A: There are many different ways to be involved in EEB research as an undergraduate student:We suggest taking a look at our resources page.Information about research courses can be found here, including ROPs (299/399), higher-level research courses, and field courses.A limited number of scholarships are available for summer research. Click on the links for more information about the NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards and Northrop Frye scholarship. General EEB scholarship information can be found here.Some EEB professors offer work-study positions during the school year and in the summer. Note that you need to be enrolled in a certain number of courses in order to be eligible for work-study. Other paid research-assistant positions are sometimes advertised in e-mails sent out by the department. Some professors may also accept lab volunteers.If you are really interested in a particular professor’s research, don’t hesitate to contact them! The most important thing is whether they are willing to take you on; many positions are not advertised, and professors can often work something out for an interested student.Q: I don’t know how to go about approaching a professor to ask about research opportunities. Do you have any advice?A: There is no single ‘correct’ way to go about this, but here are some general tips. Do your research beforehand: visit the professor’s website and look at some of their recent publications to see what sort of work goes on in the lab. Send him/her a well-written, concise e-mail identifying yourself as a prospective trainee; include some information about yourself (e.g., your POSt, year of study, any relevant prior experience/coursework) and why you want to work in this professor’s lab. You may wish to attach your résumé/transcript to this first e-mail—it could help avoid some back-and-forth e-mailing if the professor wants to see those documents. If you are a student in one of the professor’s classes, you may instead choose to approach him/her in person during office hours. If the professor is taking students, you may be invited for an interview. During the interview, demonstrate your interest and be honest about time commitments, career goals, and anything else that comes up. You should also use the interview to assess whether you want to work with this professor (e.g., perhaps you realize you were mistaken about the type of research that goes on in the lab, or the professor expects a level of time commitment you can’t promise). If you are offered a position, congratulations! If not, don’t give up and try again with someone else. Please feel free to contact EEBU for more advice, if needed.

Executive Members

Zoë Kang: Co-President

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Hi! My name is Zoë (she/her) and I am going into my fourth year as a double major in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Earth and Environmental Systems, with an additional minor in Classical Studies! I love vertebrate macroevolution and evolutionary genetics, specifically with applications to climate change! I’ve spent the summer wading around rivers, studying urban water ecology and deep river geophysics! Prior to my summer in the field, I studied abroad in London for a year where I had the opportunity to explore my interests further! Outside of school, you’ll find me pursuing photography, listening to music, or at a coffee shop. Perhaps all three! Feel free to reach out, I look forward to connecting with you all :)EEB Courses Familiar with: BIO120, BIO130, BIO220, JEG100, CHM136, EEB267, EEB263, GGR201, EEB490, ESS450

Silas Peters: Co-President

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Hi everyone! My name is Silas (he/they) and I'm one of the Co-Presidents for this upcoming year! I'm a fourth-year EEB Specialist, with a Certificate in Sustainability. Across the summer, I'm doing research with Dr. Rosalind Murray, examining invertebrate communities associated with sensitive urban vernal ponds. I also went to the Northwest Territories to study sub-arctic aquatic ecology through the OUPFB program! I absolutely love everything aquatic, particularly learning about all the cool invertebrates and understanding how humans are impacting their communities. Outside of being in the pond or looking at bugs under a microscope, I enjoy reading, trying new recipes, and anything that takes me outdoors. I'm always open to answering questions, so feel free to reach out to chat or to send me cool pics of aquatic inverts!EEB Courses Familiar with: BIO120, BIO220, STA220, EEB263, EEB240, EEB255, FOR201, ENV222, BIO260, EEB398 (with Dr. Art Weis), EEB324, EEB320, EEB365, EEB397 (with Dr. Rosalind Murray), EEB322, FOR307, EEB406 (Sub-Arctic Aquatic Ecology)

Claire Lee-Coudouel: Social Media Coordinator

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Hi everyone! I'm Claire (she/her) and I'm in my fourth year at U of T, majoring in EEB and Animal Physiology, with a minor in Biology. I love marine mammals as well as all sorts of aquatic creatures, and hope to end up working in an aquarium to ensure the humane treatment and overall wellbeing of its residents. I worked at the Lazzaro Lab at the Cornell Institute of Host-Microbe Interactions and Disease, so I've got some lab experience, and spend as much time as possible outdoors! In the (rare) free time I get, you can find me napping or out adventuring, collecting cool sticks and other random trinkets. Please feel free to reach out at any time!EEB Courses Familiar with: BIO120, BIO220, EEB197, EEB263, EEB225, EEB240, EEB324, EEB328, EEB365, EEB321, EEB388

Lorien Simoes de Paiva: Social Director

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Hi there! My name is Lorien (he/him), and I am so excited to be one of your social directors this year! I’m entering my third year double majoring in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and Cell & Molecular Biology, with a minor in Critical Studies in Equity & Solidarity and a Certificate in Sustainability. My academic passions are in plant science— especially sustainable agroecosystems— and food justice.This summer, I’m completing the Research Excursions Program (EEB398) at KSR with the Gilbert lab, studying the effects of habitat fragmentation and invasive species on land restoration efforts. During the fall, I will be working with the Bass Lab in the urban rewilding project, designing modular ecosystems as part of the Research Opportunities Program! I have also worked at the Trinity Food Systems Lab in the work-study program, assisting research in the realm of sustainable food systems. If I’m not on campus, I’m gardening, hiking, or cooking with friends! Feel free to reach out with questions or garden photos! 🪴EEB Courses Familiar with: BIO120, BIO220, EEB225, BIO251, EEB240, EEB398 (currently taking)

Jessica Bullock: Social Director

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Hullo! My name is Jess (she/they) and I’m a 4th year EEB specialist. I am interested in behavioural ecology and study parental care and communication in neotropical cichlids. When I’m not busy with fish or school I try to spend as much time as possible outdoors; you might see my critter pics on discord! I’m always happy to chat so feel free to reach out!EEB Courses Familiar with: BIO220, BIO230, BIO251, BIO270, BIO332, EEB240, EEB255, EEB299, EEB322, EEB324, EEB328, EEB382, EEB386, EEB388, EEB390, EEB397, EEB403, EEB405, GGR305

Naveen David: Department Coordinator

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Hey, I'm Naveen (he/him) and I'm a fourth year Ecology and Evolutionary Biology specialist and Human Biology major! I'm broadly interested in conservation biology and ornithology, and I've got the wonderful opportunity to participate in an OUPFB field course (EEB406) to Yellowknife this summer. In my free time, you can find me out hiking/birdwatching, at the gym, or at home cooking, baking, playing video games, or reading. I had a great time working in the EEBU last year, and I'm looking forward to doing it again, feel free to reach out!EEB Courses Familiar with: BIO120, BIO220, EEB225, EEB240, EEB255, EEB398, EEB397, EEB386, EEB323, EEB406

Alice Lo: Secretary

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Hi! My name is Alice (she/her) and I'm in fourth year double majoring in Biodiversity Conservation Biology and Environmental Science. I volunteer at the ROM and I'd like to work in a specimen collection! I've done a work study with Prof Nathan Lujan related to catfish skulls and DNA as well as an NSERC with Prof Santiago Claramunt about my beloved nightjars! In 2023, I also went to Algonquin Park for an OUFPB field course on the Biodiversity of the Canadian Shield hosted by YorkU. I've been told my definition of "cute" is a bit strange but I love watching adorable animals on Instagram like the Whip-poor-will, lamprey, toadfish and hyrax!EEB Courses Familiar With: BIO120, BIO130, BIO220, EEB225, EEB240, EEB255, EEB263, EEB266, EEB324, EEB365, EEB380, EEB386, EEB388, EEB390, EEB406 (Canadian Shield Biodiversity), FOR302, ENV221, ENV222, ENV237/238, ENV316

Yunjung Jo: Treasurer

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Hi! I'm Yunjung (she/her), and I'm in my third year double majoring in EEB and Quantitative Bio and minoring in Forest Conservation Science. I'm interested in learning about plant-animal interactions, evolutionary ecology, and reptiles. I love plants and took a field course this summer at the KSR learning about field methods in forestry (FOR301). I also love Toronto's wildlife and will randomly stop in the middle of the street to take photos of the black squirrels and raccoons. Feel free to reach out with anything!EEB Courses Familiar with: BIO120, BIO220, BIO251, BIO260, EEB225, EEB240, ENV100, FOR200, FOR201

Hana Cho: Engagement Coordinator

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Hi I’m Hana Cho, I use she/her pronouns. I’m a Biodiversity and Conservation Major and Environmental Science major in my 3rd year. I am currently a work-study at the UofT greenhouse and I am also going to Peru for the EEB403 field course during this summer. I like bouldering and watching anime during my free time. (My favorite organism is a baobab tree)EEB Courses Familiar With: BIO120, BIO220, EEB225, EEB268, EEB240

Tabris Cao: Webmaster

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Hi, it's me, the website. My name is Tabris (he/him), pronounced Tab-riss, and I am a third year student doing a Ecology and Evolutionary Biology specialist and an Environmental Chemistry major! My study interests include ornithology, population genetics, spatial ecology, and outside the EEB scope, geochemistry. I will be doing a research project this year with Matthew Osmond after a summer CGCS-funded internship with him. I am typically found walking in circles around campus, looking for cool rocks, or staring at treetops trying to pinpoint the location of a bird. Kindly reach out if you ever have any questions.EEB Courses Familiar with: BIO120, EEB125, EEB240, BIO270, BIO220

Thanks for visiting and please feel free to contact any of the EEBU members throughout the year online and during the fall/winter through email or on the EEBU Discord Server 🙂

Contact

Follow us on Instagram, @eebu.uoft!Feel free to send us a line at [email protected] or go to the Executive page for each member’s contact information.Chat with us on Discord!Have any ideas, feedback, etc. for the EEBU as a whole? Please fill out the Google Form below!

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