Understanding The Tree Of Life: A Fresh Look At Evolution With Biology Professor Kevin Omland
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Hansen, Sarah. “Understanding The Tree Of Life: A Fresh Look At Evolution With Biology Professor Kevin Omland.” News. UMBC News, September 12, 2025. https://umbc.edu/stories/tree-of-life-fresh-look-at-evolution/.
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Kevin Omland, professor of biological sciences, has spent 25 years teaching and researching evolution. His new book, Understanding the Tree of Life, is the latest in the “Understanding Life” series published by Cambridge University Press. Omland’s contribution challenges what he views as an outdated understanding of evolution and celebrates the interconnectedness of all species. Below, Omland shares the inspiration behind the book, its surprising insights, and why everyone from nature lovers to seasoned biologists should seek it out.