Cameron Egan

I am a community ecologist who studies how plant–fungal symbioses shape biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, with a focus on mycorrhizal fungi, the underground partners that support most plants on Earth. My research integrates field ecology, molecular tools, and data science to understand how environmental change, urbanization, and restoration practices influence these critical ecological relationships. I have conducted research across diverse ecosystems, from Glacier National Park to the Hawaiian Islands, and currently focus on urban ecosystems in Los Angeles.

Teaching is central to my work. I teach across introductory and upper-division biology, botany, biodiversity, and ecology, and design courses around active learning, field experiences, and Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs). My goal is to help students build scientific confidence, strong analytical skills, and a clear sense of how biology connects to real-world environmental challenges, while making class engaging, relevant, and fun.

• B.Sc. Biology, University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus
• Ph.D. University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus