Ben Waggoner

Ben Waggoner, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA), where he has been affiliated since 1997. His research focuses on Invertebrate Paleontology and Macroevolution, particularly analyzing Cambrian fossils and evolutionary relationships using molecular divergence techniques. He teaches courses such as Marine Biology, Evolution, and Earth Science.

Education: Ph.D. in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley (1997). Research emphasizes laboratory techniques for protist study and Cambrian fossil morphology. Advising and grants: No specific student advisees or grants listed. His work contributes to understanding early animal evolution and fossil classification.