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"Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who'll argue with you." - John Wooden
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"Our emphasis is on execution, not winning." - Pat Summitt
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Members of the TN Tech Devo Eco Lab
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Joshua M Hall: Lab ASI (Advisor to Student Investigators)
I spent my childhood chasing lizards over the hills of West Tennessee. That is when and where I developed a deep love for the natural world. I earned a B.S. in Biology and Writing at Union University (Jackson, TN) and then a MS in General Biology from Mississippi State while I was a TN Public School Teacher. I left the classroom in 2015 to earn my PhD in Biology at Auburn University (2020), and now I am back in Tennessee...chasing lizards again. Email: jmhall(at)tntech.edu Google Scholar Profile ResearchGate |
Graduate Students
Julia Thulander: MS Student
I received my B.S. in the spring of 2020 from Dickinson College and worked on the kinematics of American toads during my senior year. My thesis at Tennessee Tech will be focused on Streamside salamanders (Ambystoma barbouri) and the effects of heat stress on early development. I will be incubating field collected eggs in the lab at varied temperatures to monitor growth rates, developmental defects, body mass and snout-to-vent length. I am hopeful that this information will aid in the conservation efforts of the species and potentially lead to successful assurance colonies.
I received my B.S. in the spring of 2020 from Dickinson College and worked on the kinematics of American toads during my senior year. My thesis at Tennessee Tech will be focused on Streamside salamanders (Ambystoma barbouri) and the effects of heat stress on early development. I will be incubating field collected eggs in the lab at varied temperatures to monitor growth rates, developmental defects, body mass and snout-to-vent length. I am hopeful that this information will aid in the conservation efforts of the species and potentially lead to successful assurance colonies.
Cindy Scruggs: MS Student
I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Organismal Biology from Auburn University in 2020. During my time at Auburn, I volunteered in the natural history museum in the herpetology department. This kick started my love for herps. I am currently pursuing my Master's degree at Tennessee Tech and will be studying the long-term effects of egg incubation temperatures on performance in Streamside salamanders (Ambystoma barbouri). In the future, I hope to pursue my PhD and have a career sharing my passion for herpetology with others.
I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Organismal Biology from Auburn University in 2020. During my time at Auburn, I volunteered in the natural history museum in the herpetology department. This kick started my love for herps. I am currently pursuing my Master's degree at Tennessee Tech and will be studying the long-term effects of egg incubation temperatures on performance in Streamside salamanders (Ambystoma barbouri). In the future, I hope to pursue my PhD and have a career sharing my passion for herpetology with others.
Undergraduates
Kennedy Anderson.
Hi, I'm Kennedy! I am currently pursuing my undergraduate degree in wildlife and fisheries science with a concentration in wildlife science at Tennessee Tech. I have always had a big love for animals of any species, and when I decided to come to Tech for my degree, I was offered the wonderful opportunity to work in Dr. Hall’s lab. I didn’t know much about herpetology before coming into the lab, but I quickly fell in love with learning more about it. I hope as I work more within the lab, I will be able to expand on my knowledge and possibly do my own research project on herpetology one day.
Hi, I'm Kennedy! I am currently pursuing my undergraduate degree in wildlife and fisheries science with a concentration in wildlife science at Tennessee Tech. I have always had a big love for animals of any species, and when I decided to come to Tech for my degree, I was offered the wonderful opportunity to work in Dr. Hall’s lab. I didn’t know much about herpetology before coming into the lab, but I quickly fell in love with learning more about it. I hope as I work more within the lab, I will be able to expand on my knowledge and possibly do my own research project on herpetology one day.
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Jacey McKinley
I am currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biology with a concentration in Zoology. From a young age, I’ve had a deep love for animals and their environments. In high school, I discovered my passion for herpetology, particularly reptiles, and developed a special interest in chameleons. I hope to gain valuable experience in lab and make a meaningful impact in the animal field, whether that’s working with reptiles, mammals, or other species! |
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Macie Skelton
Hi, I am Macie! I am currently pursuing a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences with concentrations in Conservation Biology and Wildlife Sciences. I have always loved working with animals and knew that I would want to help wildlife as a career. Before joining the lab, I wanted to work with either bears or bats after graduation. However, this amazing experience has made me consider working with amphibians! I hope to expand my research knowledge and research experience in the lab! |
Former Lab Members
Graduate students
Haley Oakley (MS 2024)
Undergraduate students
Dakota Randolph
Chelsy Bartley
Lydia Dudley
Tatyana Natal
Maggie Lee
Maegan Darnell
Makayla Fritts
Kaitlyn Darnell
Garret Oran
Alec Gordon
Haley Oakley (MS 2024)
Undergraduate students
Dakota Randolph
Chelsy Bartley
Lydia Dudley
Tatyana Natal
Maggie Lee
Maegan Darnell
Makayla Fritts
Kaitlyn Darnell
Garret Oran
Alec Gordon
Collaborators
Dr. James T Stroud - http://jameststroud.com/
Dr. Chris Thawley - http://cjthawley.com/
Dr. Baojun Sun - http://sourcedb.ioz.cas.cn/yw/scs/ap/202103/t20210323_5981856.html
Dr. Liang Ma - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Yxkd34wAAAAJ&hl=en
Dr. Daniel Warner - https://warnerlab.weebly.com/
Dr. Timothy Mitchell - http://timmitchellbiology.weebly.com/
Dr. Chris Thawley - http://cjthawley.com/
Dr. Baojun Sun - http://sourcedb.ioz.cas.cn/yw/scs/ap/202103/t20210323_5981856.html
Dr. Liang Ma - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Yxkd34wAAAAJ&hl=en
Dr. Daniel Warner - https://warnerlab.weebly.com/
Dr. Timothy Mitchell - http://timmitchellbiology.weebly.com/
Hazel K Hall: The Brains
Hazel is an expert at identifying important research questions in the field. Her sharp mind and relentless curiosity make her a critical component to our lab's success. Her only weakness is that she likes mammals more than reptiles (particularly hedgehogs and horses).
Publications
Hall JM, Hall HK, Hall GB. 2022. Sternotherus odoratus (Eastern Musk Turtle). Geographic distribution: New record for Putnam County, TN. Herpetological Review, 53(1), pp 77.
Hall JM, Hall HK. 2016. Anaxyrus fowleri (Fowler's Toad). Geographic distribution: New record for Carroll County, TN. Herpetological Review, 47(1), pp. 76.
Hazel is an expert at identifying important research questions in the field. Her sharp mind and relentless curiosity make her a critical component to our lab's success. Her only weakness is that she likes mammals more than reptiles (particularly hedgehogs and horses).
Publications
Hall JM, Hall HK, Hall GB. 2022. Sternotherus odoratus (Eastern Musk Turtle). Geographic distribution: New record for Putnam County, TN. Herpetological Review, 53(1), pp 77.
Hall JM, Hall HK. 2016. Anaxyrus fowleri (Fowler's Toad). Geographic distribution: New record for Carroll County, TN. Herpetological Review, 47(1), pp. 76.
Grayson B Hall: The Muscle
Grayson is an expert field biologist. His love of all things dirty and gross make him our lab's "go to" grabber of mucky things.
Publications
Hall JM, Hall HK, Hall GB. 2022. Sternotherus odoratus (Eastern Musk Turtle). Geographic distribution: New record for Putnam County, TN. Herpetological Review, 53(1), pp 77.
Grayson is an expert field biologist. His love of all things dirty and gross make him our lab's "go to" grabber of mucky things.
Publications
Hall JM, Hall HK, Hall GB. 2022. Sternotherus odoratus (Eastern Musk Turtle). Geographic distribution: New record for Putnam County, TN. Herpetological Review, 53(1), pp 77.