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 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?Email us!!!

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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 !

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has not been updated in some time, the information regarding which professors are willing to take students may be outdated.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!

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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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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

Meadow MacDonald: Co-President

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Hi everyone!! My name is Meadow (she/her) and I am one this year’s EEBU presidents 🌻🌱!! I’m going into my 4th year studying conservation bio and environmental science!! I love fishing, spending time outside, and anything to do with student involvement ⛺️🌲🎣!! A fun fact about me is this summer I went to Peru for a field course 🐆🦜🐒!! I’m so excited for this year and all the fun events the EEBU has planned (so stay tuned)!! 💐🐝🌿

Maggie Wilde: Co-President

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Hi everyone! I’m Maggie, I’m a fourth year, and while Conservation Biology might be my favorite major, I’m also majoring in Animal Physiology with a minor in Chemistry. I’m really interested in animal behavior and interspecies dynamics, and this past year I’ve become especially interested in insects. I’ve had some wonderful opportunities to do research in EEB, from work on speciation here at the Earth Sciences building, to field research on whales and dolphins in Taiwan. When I’m not in lecture or lab, I’m usually crocheting, reading, or going on walks to explore parks around Toronto. I’m super excited to be on the EEBU - we’re about to go crazy this year 🔥🔥

José Ricardo González Sierra: Social Media Coordinator

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Here's Oliver's guinea pig until he updates the website. He loves EEBU!

Nadia Shurrab: Social Director

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Hello!! My name is Nadia (she/her), and I am now in my fourth year as a double major in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Health & Disease (weird, I know), with a minor in Psychology! Some of my interests are vertebrate macroevolution and microbial ecology. I ultimately hope to apply a holistic view to my research, where I can effectively study natural mechanisms and their evolution and apply that knowledge to human diseases! (See? the major combo doesn't sound as weird now). I've spent a good portion of my summer at the Algonquin wildlife research station studying painted turtles as part of the Reptiles REP!! (You can drop by the research fair on September 24th if you'd like to hear me yap about it!) I'm also currently working at the Krkosek lab doing some DNA work! Outside of school, you'll probably either find me horseback riding, listening to Pitbull, or partying! Please feel free to reach out, I'm so excited to meet everyone and hang out this year! We'll hopefully have a ton of cool events so stay tuned!

Lilly Wheatley: Social Director

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I am so excited to act as Social Director this year! My favourite course at UofT has been EEB382 (Diversity of Fish). I am very passionate about freshwater ecology and I love hands-on learning!

Lilith Lazo Herzka: Department Coordinator

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I am a 4th Year EEB spec whose main interests (currently) lie in the relationships between morphology, community structure, species interactions, and ecological function. I would love to study fish but I am open to anything marine or aquatic. My hobbies include cooking, baking, music, and being in the great outdoors. My favourite spots on campus are Ned’s Café and the GSU Pub, so if you’ve been there, odds are you’ve seen me, and if not, odds are you will! :)

Cynthia Li: Secretary

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Hi everyone, my name is 🌸 Cynthia Li (she/her) 👩‍💼 and I'm excited to be the EEBU Secretary for the 2026-2027 year! Over the past two summers, I have been researching terrestrial invertebrate diversity 🔎🐞🐛🪲🕷️ in relation to habitat fragmentation and goldenrod abundance at the 🦌 Koffler Scientific Reserve 🦃 under the supervision of Professor Benjamin Gilbert. I also took a course in temperate field biology at KSR and attended FREED in 2024 🌳🌲🐟! In my free time, I like to sketch ✏️, paint 🎨, find free food on campus, explore nature photography/media 📷 🌅, and walk through parks with friends as we look for cool creatures, especially birds and insects! I'm always happy to chat about EEB/UofT or exchange photos of awesome organisms, so feel free to reach out!

Mina Fowle: Treasurer

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Here's Oliver's guinea pig until he updates the website. He loves EEBU!

Yasir Yuhas: Engagement Coordinator

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Hey im Yasir and i’m the Engagement coordinator for EEBU. Im in my 4th and final year of undergraduate with an environmental bio and global health double major ! I love to be outside in nature and am a big fan of camping. I also love animals and I have two amazing cats at home 🐱🐱.

Oliver Acott: Webmaster

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Heya! I’m Oliver, a fourth-year Health & Disease + EEB student and one of your EEBU execs this year. Outside of school, I’m usually swimming or hanging out with my guinea pig. Excited to meet everyone and have a great year!

Thanks for visiting and please feel free to contact any of the EEBU members throughout the year! :D

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!