Jennifer Baltzegar
Assistant Professor
Jennifer Baltzegar
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Administration
Department of Biological Sciences
College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Biological Sciences
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
Bio
Dr. Jennifer Baltzegar is an Assistant Professor in Biological Sciences at Augusta University.
- JBALTZEGAR@augusta.edu
- GE 2011
Education
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Ph.D., Genetics, General North Carolina State Universit, 2020
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MS, Marine Biology and Biological College of Charleston, 2010
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BS, Marine Biology and Biological College of Charleston, 2004
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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BIOL 1108L
Prin. of Biology II Lab
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BIOL 1108
Principles of Biology II
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BIOL 4990
Undergrad Research
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CURS 3990
Undergrad Research II
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BIOL 1107
Principles of Biology I
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BIOL 2990
Undergrad Research
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CURS 2990
Undergrad Research I
Teaching Interests
I teach introductory biology classes for majors, including BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1108.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Development of the first high-density linkage map in the maize weevil,
Sitophilus zeamais, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
My research laboratory using population genomics to study rapid evolution in insect vectors of human disease - especially Aedes mosquitoes and the German cockroach. We focus on insecticide resistance, range expansion, socio-ecological dynamics, and responsible genetic pest management to improve vector control and human health outcomes.
Department Service
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TT Faculty Search 24-25 2024 - 2025
Role: Committee Member