Dr. Patrick Tobin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Patrick Tobin is an Associate Professor focusing on insect ecology. He maintains a robust research program that examines population dynamics and spatiotemporal ecology of insects, with a particular emphasis on the impacts of invasive species on native ecosystems and overall ecosystem services and biodiversity. His work also explores plant-insect interactions and the influence of climate change on insect seasonality and distributional ranges. He employs both field and laboratory-based research methods, utilizing quantitative techniques to effectively quantify the dynamics of these ecological systems.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.