Jay Hodgson

Jay Hodgson, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Georgia Southern University, affiliated with the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, GA. His academic journey began with a doctoral degree from The University of Alabama.

• Research Focus: Paleoecology/Diatoms/Foraging Ecology
• Key Projects: Long-term analysis of largemouth bass foraging patterns, sediment core-based reconstruction of aquatic ecosystems, NSF-funded evolution curriculum development

Teaching: He instructs courses including Principles of Biology II Laboratory, Microorganisms and Disease Laboratory, Evolution, and Limnology.

Scientific Recognition: Holds a National Science Foundation grant for innovative biology education initiatives.

Labs & Teams: Leads the Hodgson Lab, focusing on aquatic ecosystem analysis and evolution teaching methodologies.