Eileen Underwood

Eileen Underwood is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), within the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from Indiana University and has served in academic roles since at least 2006. Her research focuses on herpetology, particularly developmental genetics, reptile and amphibian husbandry, and the educational impact of using live reptiles in classroom settings.

• University: Bowling Green State University
• School: College of Arts and Sciences
• Department: Biological Sciences
• Education: Ph.D., Indiana University

Her research spans two primary areas: (1) developmental genetics and the effects of egg incubation temperature on life history traits in reptiles (e.g., sex ratios, hatch rates, growth rates), and (2) science education through reptile-based outreach to students from grades 1-12 and college-level courses. She also investigates water quality impacts on tadpole development and genetic inheritance in reptiles.

The articles listed reflect her work in herpetology, animal husbandry, and science education. Her publications include analyses of Drosophila genetics, reptile care sheets, and studies on student engagement with live animals.

Underwood leads the BGSU Herpetarium, where students learn husbandry and design independent projects. The lab’s resources are used in educational demonstrations for K-12 and university courses, emphasizing hands-on learning and conservation.