Dr. Sean Schoville

Professor

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Biography

Sean Schoville is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Entomology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research lab focuses on species diversity and determining the role of ecological and evolutionary processes that generate this diversity. Schoville develops and applies genetic approaches to address pertinent research questions, integrating spatial and environmental data with ecological studies, physiological experiments, and morphological variation. Major themes of research within the lab include suborganismal and organismal studies. He teaches various courses including Insects and Human Culture, Molecular Evolution, Molecular Ecology, and Landscape Genomics Seminar. Schoville is actively engaged in professional societies such as the Society for the Study of Evolution (SSE), the Entomological Society of America (ESA), and the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB).

Research Interests

Courses

Insects and Human Culture Molecular Evolution Molecular Ecology Landscape Genomics Seminar

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences