Jason Comer

Dr. Jason Comer serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences at Montana State University Billings (MSUB), where he also holds critical operational roles as the university botanist, curator of the MSUB herbarium, and greenhouse director.

His academic credentials include:

• B.S. in Biology from the College of the Ozarks
• M.S. in Plant Sciences from Missouri State University
• Ph.D. in Plant Biology from the University of Georgia

Dr. Comer's research centers on Montana's botanical ecosystems, with primary emphasis on conducting floristic inventories in public parks and advancing genomic analyses of native plant communities and invasive species. His fieldwork directly contributes to regional biodiversity documentation and ecological conservation efforts, particularly examining genetic adaptation mechanisms in response to environmental pressures and invasive threats.

His scholarly recognition includes:

• Winston & Helen Cox Fellowship Award for Faculty Excellence (2024)

Through dedicated mentorship, Dr. Comer creates immersive research pathways for students, integrating them into field studies and laboratory work that foster professional development in plant sciences. His leadership extends to managing essential institutional resources where the herbarium and greenhouse function as living laboratories for hands-on botanical education and community outreach initiatives.