Erich EbertsSomers, NYPhD, Biologist, Research Scientist, Teacher, Mentor
I am a physiological ecologist, zoologist, and field biologist, and I specialize in studying hummingbirds. I recently completed my PHD in ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Toronto. Before that, I studied biology at Loyola Marymount University, where I took a wide range of biology courses including field, lab, lecture, and research courses.
Throughout my undergraduate and graduate studies, I have gained extensive teaching and mentorship experience at the college and high school levels. I have expertise in a wide range of biology subjects including ecology, animal physiology, animal behavior, independent research, ornithology, urban ecology, methods of field biology and research, tropical field biology, temperature field biology, environmental science, microbiology, cell biology, genetics, etc.
I love getting students engaged and excited about the amazing world we live on! As an active researcher and passionate educator, I think I bring a unique perspective to communicating what we know about biology, but also HOW we know that, and what is still a mystery! In recent years, I have taught and mentored several courses and students remotely, so I have developed strategies to encourage engagement while communicating via video call. I also have extensive experience in the writing process and in guiding others in it. I hope my passion for experiencing and studying nature will inspire fascination with life and help make biology my students’ favorite subject!