Brent E. Hendrixson

Brent E. Hendrixson serves as Professor of Biology at Millsaps College, specializing in biodiversity research with emphasis on arachnids and evolutionary processes. His teaching portfolio includes General Zoology, Invertebrate Zoology, and Field Arachnology courses designed to foster student engagement with natural history.

His academic foundation includes:

• B.A. in Biology from University of Northern Colorado (1999)
• M.S. in Biology from West Texas A&M University (2002)
• Ph.D. in Biology from East Carolina University (2006)

Research centers on:

• Taxonomic studies of spiders and scorpions
• Biogeographic patterns in the American Southwest
• Evolutionary mechanisms in terrestrial arthropods

His childhood fascination with arachnids culminated in the discovery of new species, including the millipede Brachoria hendrixsoni named in his honor.

Recent publications demonstrate consistent contributions to arachnid systematics, exemplified by his 2019 Zootaxa paper describing a novel tarantula species from Mexico's pine-oak ecosystems, reflecting his field-based approach to documenting biodiversity.

Prestigious recognitions include:

• Distinguished Professor Award (2018)
• Sabbatical Award (2017)
• Richard A. Smith Award for Excellence in Scholarship (2016)
• Excellence in Teaching Award (2015)
• Outstanding Young Faculty Award (2011)