Janice L. Krumm

Janice L. Krumm is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology within the College of Arts and Sciences at Widener University, actively advancing undergraduate research and ecological studies through innovative pedagogical approaches and field investigations.

Education:

• PhD in Evolutionary Biology (2006) from University of California, Riverside
• BS in Zoology (1995) from Michigan State University

Research Interests: Dr. Krumm's work spans Evolutionary Biology and Ecology, with critical focus on trophic interactions in host plant-herbivore-predator systems. She investigates Northeastern U.S. ecosystems involving tulip tree beauty moths and parasitoids, Texas agricultural networks with cotton-endophyte-herbivore dynamics, and fairy shrimp evolutionary mechanisms including sex determination and sexual selection. Her methodology integrates field ecology with laboratory analysis to decode complex biological relationships.

Publication Trends: Her scholarly output reveals dual expertise in educational innovation and crustacean biology. The 2014 paper establishes low-budget frameworks for democratizing undergraduate research access, while the 2013 study examines developmental anomalies in fairy shrimp. Both works underscore her commitment to bridging pedagogical advancement with fundamental biological discovery.

Scientific Awards:

• Fitz Dixon Innovation in Teaching Award (2023) for pioneering Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs)

Advising and Grants: Dr. Krumm mentors students from freshman to senior years in authentic research, co-founding Widener's Arts & Sciences Summer Research Program. She secured nearly $2 million in NSF funding including a $143,000 2023 award expanding the Biological Collections in Ecology and Evolution Network (BCEENET), enabling 100+ students to present at national conferences through digitized natural history collections.

Labs and Teams: She leads Widener's participation in the national BCEENET consortium with George Washington University, Texas Tech University, and the Delaware Museum of Natural History, creating accessible research infrastructure using digital specimen databases for institutions nationwide.