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Charles Goodnight
professor of biology
Goodnight's paper in the journal "Nature" refigures the evolution of altruism.
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World-class excellence in multidisciplinary research is a priority for UVM as one of the nation's premier small research universities and a leader in the creation of knowledge in service to Vermont and the nation. Please explore the links below to find out more about the exciting research we're conducting as well as the opportunities available to you as a student, researcher or collaborator.
Transdisciplinary Research Initiative
In 2010, the University of Vermont launched an unprecedented, University-wide program to advance interdisciplinary connections and problem-solving throughout research and education: the Transdisciplinary Research Initiative, or TRI. More information about UVM's TRI and its "Spires of Excellence" in Complex Systems, Food Systems, and Neuroscience, Behavior & Health can be found on the Transdisciplinary Research Initiative website.
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Top Research News
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01-13-2012 Interview: Jane Knodell
Featured Videos
05-24-2011
Complex Systems at UVM
UVM professors and students are applying a Complex Systems approach to the environmental problem of algae blooms in Vermont's Lake Champlain. Featured are (in order of appearance): Dean Mary Watzin (Rubenstein School); Professor Maggie Eppstein (Computer Science); Professor Josh Bongard (Computer Sc ience), Professor Charles Goodnight (Biology); Professor William "Breck" Bowden (Rubenstein School); Andrea Pearce (Graduate Student, School of Engineering); Matt Luck (Post Doc, Complex Systems); Professor Nicholas Gotelli (Biology).
These videos are part of the award-winning series "Emerging Science," produced by Vermont Public Television with funding from Vermont EPSCoR.