About
Jason Vance serves as an Associate Professor at the College of Charleston, where he is based in the Rita Hollings Science Center at 58 Coming Street. His primary office is located in room 205 with dedicated research laboratory space in room 291.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- M.S. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- B.S. from the University of Oregon
Dr. Vance's research program centers on biomechanical and aerodynamic principles governing insect flight, with specialized focus on flight control mechanisms in natural environments. His work examines ontogenetic development of flight performance capabilities and analyzes foraging behavior patterns in honey bee colonies, integrating physiological and ecological perspectives to understand evolutionary adaptations in insect locomotion.
He teaches core courses including BIOL 221: Human Anatomy and Physiology I, BIOL 221L: Human Physiology I Lab, and BIOL 453: Comparative Biomechanics, emphasizing experimental approaches to biological systems.
His laboratory operations in room 291 support high-speed motion analysis and behavioral observation studies of insect flight dynamics, featuring specialized equipment for aerodynamic measurements and kinematic tracking of honey bee foraging activities.
