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Steve Jordan is a Professor of Biology at Bucknell University, specializing in molecular systematics and entomology. His research addresses conservation genomics of Montana stoneflies and systematics of Pacific island damselflies, with fieldwork conducted across Montana, Hawaii, French Polynesia, and Pennsylvania.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Biology, University of Connecticut
- M.S. in Biology, Brigham Young University
- B.A. in Biology, Brigham Young University
Dr. Jordan's research integrates molecular genetics, phylogeography, and conservation biology to investigate how historical and contemporary climate change impacts genetic diversity in endemic aquatic insects. He employs genomic techniques to study population subdivision in alpine stoneflies and adaptive radiation in Pacific island damselflies, with emphasis on Pleistocene sea-level changes and habitat fragmentation. His work bridges field ecology, laboratory genomics, and computational analysis to inform biodiversity conservation.
Analysis of his 12 publications (2003-2016) reveals consistent focus on Odonata (damselflies) and Plecoptera (stoneflies), with recurring themes of island biogeography, climate-driven range shifts, and conservation genetics. His methodology spans microsatellite development, mitochondrial DNA analysis, and phylogeographic modeling, demonstrating technical versatility across insect and mammal systems including grasshoppers, ibex, and donkeys.
No scientific awards were documented in the source material.
Dr. Jordan actively mentors undergraduate researchers at Bucknell, as evidenced by numerous student co-authors on his publications. Key advisees include:
- L. Fanning (2016 PLoS ONE conservation genomics study)
- B. R. Jones (multiple damselfly phylogeography papers, 2009-2015)
- C. E. Clarkin and M. P. Luongo (2009 host-differentiation research)
- E. Barruet and M. Olaf (2007 Hawaiian damselfly conservation study)
While specific grant details are absent from the text, his extensive collaborations with institutions like the University of Montana and University of Connecticut indicate successful funding for field and laboratory work. His research operates within Bucknell's biology program, contributing to undergraduate training in evolutionary genomics and conservation science.
