Grover Brown

Assistant Professor
Martin Hall 113B
256-782-5643
gjbrown@jsu.edu  

I am a herpetologist and ecologist. My research has mostly focused on the ecology and evolutionary history of freshwater turtles across the Southeastern United States (a global biodiversity hotspot), though I have also participated on studies of other reptiles, amphibians and even arthropods. My research interests are broad, though generally rooted in herpetology, and include (but are not limited to): population genetics and genomics, factors influencing occupancy and distribution of species, and general life history and ecology of poorly-studied herpetofauna.

Grover Brown

Courses Offered

  • Intro Bio I (BY 101)
  • Introductory Bio Lab II* (BY 104)
  • Intro Bio II Honors (BY 106)
  • Environmental Biology (BY 123)
  • Ecology* (BY 332)
  • Directed Studies in Biology (BY 327)
  • Ornithology* (BY 406)
  • Independent Studies in Biology (BY 427)
  • Herpetology* (BY 458)
  • Advanced Topics in Biology (BY 480)
  • Laboratory Practicum (BY 488)
  • Population and Community Ecology (BY 538)
  • Biodiversity of Living Kingdoms (BY 542)
  • Seminar in Organismal Biology (BY571)
  • Research Project (BY 595)
  • Research III (BY 598)
  • Thesis (BY 599)

*Courses taught with course-embedded undergraduate research experiences (CURE’s)

Education

  • 2020 Ph.D., Biological Sciences, University of Southern Mississippi
  • 2012 B.S., Ecology, University of Georgia

Other Connections

  • Board of Directors, American Turtle Observatory
  • Steering Committee for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Team for Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC)