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Senior Lecturer Jonathan Sylvester is affiliated with Georgia State University, where he teaches and mentors undergraduate biology students. He received a CETLOE mini-grant to expand his Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) lab, focusing on convict cichlids' brain development and social behavior.
- Duke University (Pre-Med Undergraduate)
- Georgia Tech (Ph.D. in Brain Development of East African Cichlids)
His research merges developmental biology, neuroscience, and behavioral studies, emphasizing how early brain chemistry influences lifelong monogamy in convict cichlids. He also leads Georgia State's Synthetic Biology Club, guiding projects like engineering algae-E. coli mutualism for biodegradable plastics.
Scientific Awards:
- Second Place in a Research Competition in Paris, France
Dr. Sylvester actively engages students in experimental techniques, critical thinking, and professional research. He contributes to the pre-med committee, Honors College, and the Undergraduate Assistantship Program (UAP), assisting students with academic pathways and lab placements. His career highlights include teaching abroad in Georgia State's pre-pandemic exchange program with Southwest Chongqing University.
