Jeremiah Henning

Dr. Jeremiah Henning is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at The University of South Alabama, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on plant-microbial interactions, community ecology, and global change impacts on ecosystems, particularly in coastal dune environments. He holds a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (University of Tennessee, 2017), an M.S. in Biology (University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 2009), and a B.S. in Biology (University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 2007).

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Tennessee (2017)
  • M.S., Biology (Ecology), University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (2009)
  • B.S., Biology (Ecology), University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (2007)

Research interests include the drivers of biodiversity, plant microbiome effects on ecosystem function, and global change impacts on microbial-plant interactions. His lab uses experimental and observational approaches in coastal dunes and collaborates with global networks like NutNet and WaRM. Recent grants include NSF funding for education and career pathway initiatives.

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Ecology & Evolution, Marine Botany, and Global Change Biology. He actively mentors students in research projects, including MS candidates like Kayla Beitzel and former students Darrien Caudle. His lab’s website provides further details on ongoing studies and collaborations.

Grant activities include NSF awards for equitable biology education modules (2021–2024) and exploring STEM retention through inclusive pedagogy (2020–2022). He also contributed to the AAAS report on empowering career pathways in STEMM (2024).

Lab activities include coastal dune plant studies, microbial community dynamics, and interdisciplinary projects addressing environmental and educational challenges.