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Members of the TN Tech Devo Eco Lab
Joshua M Hall: Lab ASI (Advisor to Student Investigators)
I spent my childhood chasing lizards over the hills 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 pursue my PhD in Biology at Auburn University, and now I am back in Tennessee...chasing lizards again. Email: jmhall(at)tntech.edu Curriculum vitae 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.
Haley Ortner: MS Student
I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Zoology from Tennessee Technological University in 2021. I am now pursuing a Master's in Biology at Tennessee Tech working in Dr. Hall's lab where I will be studying the reproductive effort of Eastern Fence Lizards. I have always had a passion for all animals, but I have a special fondness for herps. My goal is having a career working with animal conservation and care.
I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Zoology from Tennessee Technological University in 2021. I am now pursuing a Master's in Biology at Tennessee Tech working in Dr. Hall's lab where I will be studying the reproductive effort of Eastern Fence Lizards. I have always had a passion for all animals, but I have a special fondness for herps. My goal is having a career working with animal conservation and care.
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.
Maggie Lee.
Hello! I’m an undergraduate majoring in biology with a concentration in zoology at Tennessee Tech. I have loved animals all my life, and I currently have a bunny, two guinea pigs, and two fish in my cramped dorm room. Thanks to Dr. Hall, I was blessed with the opportunity to work in the lab and expand on my knowledge and interest in herpetology. I help with basic data entry, and I aim to learn from this experience in hopes of starting my own research project in the future. In addition, being in the lab provides me with crucial skills that will advance my career development and hopefully help me decide what I want to do with my major. |
Kaitlyn Darnell
HI! My name is Kaitlyn, and I'm a sophomore pre-vet major, concentrating in zoology. I love rescuing animals and studying biology.
HI! My name is Kaitlyn, and I'm a sophomore pre-vet major, concentrating in zoology. I love rescuing animals and studying biology.
Alec Gordan
I am an undergraduate who has always had a love for reptiles and amphibians, with a special fondness for snakes, especially Rattlesnakes. I grew up in Nashville where I spent most of my free time around city parks chasing herps. I have previously assisted with snake fungal disease monitoring in Middle Tennessee. I hope to gain more experience in herpetology through the lab.
I am an undergraduate who has always had a love for reptiles and amphibians, with a special fondness for snakes, especially Rattlesnakes. I grew up in Nashville where I spent most of my free time around city parks chasing herps. I have previously assisted with snake fungal disease monitoring in Middle Tennessee. I hope to gain more experience in herpetology through the lab.
Former Lab Members
Undergraduates
Chelsy Bartley
Lydia Dudley
Tatyana Natal
Chelsy Bartley
Lydia Dudley
Tatyana Natal
Study organisms
We can't forget about the 'usual suspects' that are found lurking around the lab, reluctantly surrendering their secrets to our inquisitive minds.
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.