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Jamie Roberts
Associate Professor, Dept of Biology, Georgia Southern University
PhD: Virginia Tech
​MS: Virginia Tech
BS: University of Georgia

I am a fish ecologist with particular interests in population and community dynamics, dispersal ecology, population and conservation genetics, and environmental change.  I apply a variety of field, genetic, and modeling methods to address key questions in fisheries management and conservation biology.  At GSU, I teach Fisheries Biology, Ichthyology, Conservation Biology, Evolution and Ecology, Landscape Genetics, and Environmental Biology.


Phone: 912-478-4687
Email: jhroberts"at"georgiasouthern.edu

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Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4844-157X

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Miranda Gaupp
​MS student, Dept of Biology, Georgia Southern University
BS: Millsaps College

​My thesis applies next-generation sequencing techniques for SNP discovery, coupled with landscape ecological hypotheses, to investigate the evolutionary dynamics of the endangered Reticulated Flatwoods Salamander (Ambystoma bishopi).  With this project, I aim to inform RFS management on protected areas, such as plans to restore gene flow among populations and enhance genetic diversity of populations. 
 

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Scott Meyer
​MS student, Dept of Biology, Georgia Southern University
BS: Ohio State University

​Scott's thesis project will employ next-generation sequencing (ddRAD-seq) to explore genomic variation in wild and captive populations of 8 imperiled freshwater mussel species of the mid-Atlantic region (
Dwarf wedgemussel, Appalachian elktoe, James spinymussel, Tar spinymussel, Brook floater, Yellow lance, and Atlantic pigtoe).  This information will help illuminate the evolutionary dynamics of these and other species, and inform management programs to enhance genetic diversity and recover populations.

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Paul Braun
​MS student, Dept of Biology, Georgia Southern University
BS: University of Georgia

My research interests are rooted in aquatic and marine biology, specifically fish species conservation. My work at Georgia Southern is focused on the development of monitoring protocols to assess spawning dynamics of Robust Redhorse (Moxostoma robustum). This species was believed to be extinct for 122 years, and was recently rediscovered. Developing a plan, along with techniques to monitor the reproductive success of Robust Redhorse is a critical step toward ensuring their persistence.

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Garret Strickland
MS student, Dept of Biology, Georgia Southern University
BS: Georgia Southern University


My overall interest is in using molecular tools to assess and solve real-word problems, especially as they relate to ecological integrity. Currently, I am focusing on designing and optimizing the genetic tools necessary to detect the Roanoke logperch (Percina rex). This work relies on environmental DNA and strives to efficiently detect this imperiled darter species without traditional sampling. A fast, inexpensive, and accurate detection method represents a necessary foundation for further conservation efforts.

Alumni


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Jackman Eschenroeder
MS: Georgia Southern University (2017)
BS: University of Missouri

​Current position: Fisheries Biologist with FISHBIO in Santa Cruz, CA

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Alex Wendt
MS: Georgia Southern University (2017)
BS: Iowa State University

Current position: PhD student at the University of Melbourne

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Rebecca Scott
MS: Georgia Southern University (2018)
BS: University of Rhode Island

​Current position: PhD student in Ainsworth lab at the University of South Florida

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Grayson Walker
BS: Georgia Southern University (2019)

​Current position: Toxicologist with the Savannah River National Laboratory

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Hayley Robinson
BS: Georgia Southern University (2019)

​Current position: Technician with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Stream Team

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Jackson Sibley 
MS: Georgia Southern University (2020)
BS: University of Tennessee

​Current position: Region 1 Fisheries Biologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources
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