Andrew Jenkins

Andrew Jenkins serves as a Senior Lecturer and Curator of the I.W. Carpenter Jr. Herbarium within the Department of Biology at Appalachian State University. Based in Rankin Science West 260C, he manages the university's plant specimen collection and is contactable via phone at (828) 262-7875.

His research specialization centers on botanical sciences with emphasis on:

• Plant taxonomy and classification systems
• Specimen preservation methodologies
• Regional flora documentation
• Biodiversity conservation practices

As herbarium curator, Jenkins maintains critical infrastructure for botanical research and student training, supporting field studies through curated vascular plant collections. His work bridges academic instruction with practical curation standards in systematic botany.