Dr. Ben Dantzer

Professor

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Biography

Ben Dantzer is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan. His research examines the intersection of evolutionary ecology, animal behavior, and physiology, particularly focusing on the factors shaping the evolution of behavioral and life history traits. Dantzer is especially interested in how developmental early life experiences influence physiology, behavior, and life histories in wild animal populations. His fieldwork includes studying red squirrels in Yukon, Canada, and meerkats in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa. His work contributes to a broader understanding of mammalian species and the evolutionary underpinnings of human social behavior. Dantzer is currently seeking motivated undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral researchers, to join his research lab. More detailed information about his research can be found on the Dantzer Lab website.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to Evolutionary Behavior Proseminar in Biopsychology Seminar in Biopsychology

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science