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?

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has not been updated in some time, the information regarding which professors are willing to take students may be outdated.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

Coffee with Profs FAQ (15/01/24)

Latest News

Coffee with Profs

Coffee with Profs is back ! In RW432, on Friday, February 27th from 1-2:30 PM. Come for an opportunity to chat with professors Matt Osmond, Micah Freedman, and Celina Baines !

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

Yunjung Jo: Co-President

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Hi! I'm Yunjung (she/her), and I'm in my fourth year double majoring in EEB and Quantitative Bio. I'm broadly interested in plant-animal interactions and evolutionary ecology. I've worked in the Frederickson Lab for work study and did a 397 research project in the Bontrager Lab looking at intraspecific and intrapopulation variation in flower color. I love plants, reptiles, and amphibians, and I enjoy spending time outdoors. This summer I went to Tanzania for an OUPFB field course and it was so much fun! Feel free to reach out anytime!EEB Courses Familiar with: BIO120, BIO220, BIO251, BIO260, EEB225, EEB240, EEB313, EEB314, EEB324, EEB384, EEB397, EEB406, FOR200, FOR201, FOR301, FOR307

Elise Moossavi: Co-President

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Hi everyone! My name is Elise (she/her), and I’m going into my fifth year as an EEB and Geoscience double major! I enjoy ornithology as a hobby (I love to spend my time at Tommy Thompson park doing both bird watching and fossil finding) and I just have a general appreciation for all plants and critters, big and small :)EEB Courses Familiar with: BIO120, BIO220, EEB225, EEB266, BIO270, EEB386, EEB388, JEG305

Miyuki Tada Morozowski: Social Media Coordinator

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Hi! My name is Miyuki (she/they) and I am in my third year as a double major in EEB and Cell and Molecular Bio, plus a minor in Environmental Science and a Certificate in Sustainability. I was part of the EEB Second Year Learning Community (SLC), which helped me connect with the department and meet so many amazing people, so feel free to reach out if you’re curious about joining! I also took part in FREED (Field Research in EEB Diversified) last summer and would be happy to chat about that experience too. Academically, I’m especially fascinated by plants and how they interact with the ecosystems around them. Outside of school, I love crocheting, solving jigsaw puzzles, and baking apple pies. When I’m out in nature, you’ll probably find me admiring flowers during the day and stargazing at night.EEB Courses Familiar with: BIO120, BIO130, BIO220, BIO230, BIO260, CHM135, CHM136, EEB240, EEB268, ENV222, PSY201, BIO251, BIO270, BIO271, CSB353, EEB319, EEB321, EEB323, EEB460, ENV221, ENV333, ENV337

Theo Jacquin: Social Director

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TBAEEB Courses Familiar with: TBA

Dylan Sy: Social Director

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TBAEEB Courses Familiar with: TBA

Meadow MacDonald: Department Coordinator

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I’m in my third year studying biodiversity and conservation biology, and environmental science!! I like to journal, do judo, and go on a hikes!! A fun fact about me is the last two summers I have worked at a remote fly-in fishing lodge in Northern Ontario!!EEB Courses Familiar with: BIO120, BIO220, EEB240, STA220, ENV221, EEB382, EEB365

Jake Cohen: Secretary

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Hi, all! My name is Jake (he/him) and I’m in my third year as a double major in conservation biology and statistics. I’m currently doing an EEB397 project in the Freedman lab, where I’m studying the dispersal of the invasive dog-strangling vine in Ontario. I’m broadly interested in our relationships with plants and animals, with a particular interest in agriculture and food systems. When I’m not in class, I enjoy hiking, cooking, music, writing, and spending time with friends! Happy to chat about anything EEB related! :)EEB Courses Familiar With: BIO120, BIO220, FOR201, EEB314, EEB319, EEB365, EEB397

Nghi Nguyen: Treasurer

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TBAEEB Courses Familiar with: tba

Yasir Yuhas: Engagement Coordinator

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TBAEEB Courses Familiar With: tba

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 fourth 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 continuing my research project this year with Matthew Osmond on the carrion x hooded crow hybrid complex. Kindly reach out if you ever have any questions.EEB Courses Familiar with: BIO120, EEB125, EEB240, BIO270, BIO220, BIO260, BIO332, EEB319, EEB323, EEB365, EEB397, EEB459, EEB463

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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