معرفی
Dr. Jillian Wormington is an Associate Professor in the Department of Life Sciences at Wayne State College and serves as the zoological curator of the A. Jewell Schock Natural History Museum. She is also the contact for the RHOP pre-physical therapy program. Her research focuses on the ecological drivers of insect behavior and physiology, particularly insects impacting human and animal health, and their roles in ecosystems.
Education:
- Post-doctoral Research Associate, Texas A&M University (2017-2019)
- Ph.D. Zoology, Oklahoma State University (2017)
- M.S. Biology, Illinois State University (2013)
- B.A. Biology, Hastings College (2004)
Research Interests: Dr. Wormington explores insect traits' variation, their ecosystem roles (e.g., decomposition, pollination), and their impacts on human health through disease transmission and competition for resources. Her work emphasizes balancing environmental and public health needs.
Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided text.
Labs/Teams: She oversees the A. Jewell Schock Natural History Museum's zoological collections and collaborates with the RHOP program.
