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Dr. Andrew Coleman serves as an Assistant Professor of Biology at Talladega College since August 2019. He oversees the Biology Club and organizes study abroad trips to Belize, focusing on ecological fieldwork and cultural immersion. Prior to his academic role, he taught at multiple institutions including Hueytown High School, Jefferson State Community College, and University of Alabama at Birmingham. His professional experience also includes roles as Program Director at Alabama Audubon and Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies.
Dr. Coleman holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa), dual M.S. degrees in Biology (Appalachian State University) and Environmental Sciences & Policy (Johns Hopkins University), and a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
His research focuses on turtle ecology and conservation, with emphasis on population dynamics, habitat preservation, and human-wildlife interactions. Key areas include sea turtle migration patterns, bycatch mitigation strategies, and urban wildlife demographics. Recent work explores predation behaviors of bald eagles on freshwater turtles and the status of endangered alligator snapping turtles in Alabama.
Over 20 articles published since 2005 reflect his expertise in marine and freshwater ecosystems, including studies on Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, diamondback terrapins, and bottlenose dolphin distributions. His fieldwork spans the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi Sound, and Alabama salt marshes.
Advising roles and grants include leading student fieldwork initiatives and collaborating with institutions like the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. His work bridges ecological research with applied conservation practices, emphasizing community engagement and policy-informed solutions.
