This was a poster session at the 2015 Ecological Society of America meeting in Baltimore, MD. Ecology has developed into a field with a strong emphasis on quantitative research. As a result, the majority of ecology-related careers require proficiency in quantitative skills, such as statistical analysis, mathematical modelling, and programming. Despite the demand for young ecologists with a strong math background, undergraduate ecology curricula often remain largely descriptive and conceptual. Wh…