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Spring 2025

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Advancing and testing ecological theory

John Harte, Professor  
Energy and Resources  

Closed. This professor is continuing with Fall 2024 apprentices on this project; no new apprentices needed for Spring 2025.

Students will work with Prof. Harte to formulate and explore mathematical models describing ecosystems that are far from steady state as a consequence of human and/or natural disturbance. Testing of model predictions with available data sets will also be carried.

Role: Learning the essentials of several ecological theories;
Acquiring skill with stochastic modeling tools;
Numerical and analytical exploration of model predictions.

Qualifications: Strong quantitative skills required;
Math through advanced calculus and differential equations required,
Experience working with at least one mathematicall software package such as R or Python or Matlab or Mathematica.
Interest in ecology, desired

Hours: 6-8 hrs

Related website: https://ourenvironment.berkeley.edu/people/john-harte

 Biological & Health Sciences   Environmental Issues

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