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 (BY104)
- Environmental Science (BY123)
- Directed Studies in Biology (BY327)
- Ecology (BY332)
- Ornithology (BY406)
- Herpetology (BY458)
- Independent Studies in Biology (BY427)
- Population and Community Ecology (BY538)
- Biodiversity of Living Kingdoms (BY 542)
- Seminar in Organismal Biology (BY571)
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)