The Center for Ecology and Conservation Biology was established at Boston University in 1996, by founding director Professor Thomas H. Kunz.

The goals of the Center are to promote an understanding of ecology and conservation biology through research, education, and outreach. Since its inception, CECB has been a leader in training the next generation of undergraduate students majoring in biology and environmental studies at Boston University.

CECB Update

The CECB produces an annual newsletter featuring faculty and graduate student news, recent publications and research, information about the Tropical Ecology Program, and updates from the Tiputini Biodiversity Station.

• Fall 2008 Update (PDF)
• Fall 2007 Update (PDF)
• Fall 2005 Update (PDF)
• Fall 2004 Update (PDF)
• Fall 2003 Update (PDF)
• Fall 2002 Update (PDF)
• Fall 2001 Update (PDF)
• Fall 2000 Update (PDF)
• Fall 1999 Update (PDF)
• Fall 1998 Update (PDF)

EBE Seminars

The Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution weekly seminars are held at noon on Mondays, at 5 Cummington St., BRB, room 113. The seminars feature a wide range of guest lecturers, and are followed by lunch at 1 pm, in BRB 117.

Fall 2009 EBE Seminar Schedule

Tropical Ecology Program T-Shirts

Are you a TEP alum? Want to tell people that you've been to the rainforest? The CECB is currently selling t-shirts for the Tropical Ecology Program and the Tiputini Biodiversity Station. Proceeds will go to support future projects at Tiputini and the CECB. These t-shirts can be purchased at the CECB main office for $15.

Or, for shipping orders, please send a letter indicating size and a check for $20 (includes shipping) to:

Center for Ecology and Conservation Biology
Boston University
5 Cummington St., Rm. 431
Boston, MA 02215

For student-related information see: Resources

For information about the Tropical Ecology Program see: TEP

For information about the Tiputini Biodiversity Station, see: Tiputini or http://www.usfq.edu.ec/tiputini/

Ecuador and Tropical Ecology Program DVDs

In 2005, the CECB, in collaboration with Boston University Productions, the Division of International Programs, and the BU Office of Development, produced two DVDs highlighting the diversity of Ecuador.

"Tropical Ecuador: An Invitation to the Tropics" is a 22-minute instructional video highlighting the extraordinary biodiversity of Ecuador's many ecosystems. The film travels among the montane, coastal, and rainforest regions of the country, and stresses the need to protect and preserve this valuable region for future generations.

"Boston University's Tropical Ecology Program" is a 13-minute video highlighting features and experiences from the TEP. The film follows students and faculty from the mountain city of Quito to the Andes, the Pacific coast, the Galapagos Islands, and finally the Tiputini Biodiversity Station in the Amazon rainforest.

DVDs are available for purchase for $15 each. Please contact the CECB Administrator for any inquiries.

Center for Ecology and Conservation Biology
Boston University, BRB
5 Cummington St., Rm. 431
Boston, MA 02215

Telephone: 617. 353. 6982
Fax: 617. 353. 5383

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