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La Kretz Center Director Brad Shaffer on NPR Discussing Wildfires impact Wildlife
Director of the La Kretz Center, Dr. Brad Shaffer, spoke on NPR’s “AirTalk with Larry Mantle” about wildfire’s impact on California ecosystems.
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The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Dept. 2025 Seminar Series
Join us during the EEB Seminar Series to hear from La Kretz Postdoctoral Candidates Kaleigh Fisher, Timo Metz, and Ryan Buck! Each seminar is Co-hosted by the La Kretz Center…
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The 2025 La Kretz Center & Stunt Ranch Reserve Research Awards
Accepting research proposals until November 17th, 2024. UCLA undergraduates, graduates, and postdoctoral researchers are encouraged to apply and can earn $500 - $6,000 in funding.
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The 2025 La Kretz Center Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Now accepting applications for our annual postdoctoral fellowship. Deadline November 25th, 2024.
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Olivia Sanderfoot for KUOW FM – Wildfire smoke has gone to the birds
La Kretz Center Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Olivia Sanderfoot recently sat down with awarding winning radio journalist Patricia Murphy to discuss her groundbreaking research on the impacts of wildfire smoke on…
California wildfire smoke linked to reduced bird activity and health
Wildfire smoke significantly impacts California bird populations, leading to decreased activity and body mass, according to new UCLA study.
