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Blaine Griffen is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Brigham Young University's College of Life Sciences. His research spans marine and freshwater ecosystems, focusing on animal responses to human-induced environmental changes and individual variation within populations.
- PhD in Zoology (University of New Hampshire, 2007)
- MS in Marine Resource Management (Oregon State University, 2002)
- BS in Zoology (Brigham Young University, 1998)
Research Interests: Dr. Griffen investigates climate change impacts, habitat destruction effects, and invasive species dynamics, integrating behavioral ecology with physiological analyses. His work bridges empirical studies on zooplankton, crustaceans, and polar bears with computational modeling to understand population/community interactions.
Key Research Themes:
- Environmental stressor effects on animal physiology and behavior
- Individual variation in personality and energetics
- Multi-habitat comparisons (freshwater/marine)
- Cross-disciplinary methodology (field experiments + simulations)
Scientific Recognition:
- 2023 Ferrin L. Orton Teaching Fellowship
- 2023 College of Life Sciences Outstanding Research Award
- 2013-2017 McCausland Faculty Fellow
- Multiple University of South Carolina awards (2012-2014)
Teaching Contributions: Instructs core courses in ecology, conservation biology, behavioral ecology, and invertebrate zoology, while also offering advanced training in computer simulation modeling and ecological statistics.
