Evolutionary studies from the student perspective

Abstract

The Evolutionary Studies (EvoS) minor at SUNY New Paltz is an incredibly diverse academic program that attracts majors from nearly all disciplines. EvoS students are provided with unique educational opportunities beyond their standard curricula, such as the opportunity to engage and collaborate with researchers and distinguished guest speakers from a variety of fields, many outside their major. Students also learn the broad applicability of evolutionary theory and are given numerous opportunities to become involved in projects and publish papers, all of which have the potential to make them more well-rounded as well as give them advantages when applying for graduate programs and future career opportunities.