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.
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)