Rachel Hughes

Rachel Hughes is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biology at the University of North Georgia. She specializes in conservation ecology, natural resources, and environmental education, with expertise in instructional design and evaluation.

Education:

• M.N.R. in Natural Resources, University of Georgia (2015)
• B.S.E.S. in Entomology, University of Georgia (2013)
• B.A. in Sociology, University of Georgia (2009)

Her research focuses on ecological systems, insect-plant interactions, and environmental education strategies. She contributes to undergraduate teaching through courses like BIOL 1102/L - Introduction to Ecology and BIOL 1260/L - Environmental Science.

At UNG, she supports the university's commitment to fostering academic freedom and cultivating leaders in alignment with its mission as a Senior Military College.