Jessica Reichmuth
Associate Director
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Biological Sciences
Bio
Dr. Reichmuth, or Dr. R to her students, earned her PhD in Biological Sciences (Ecology and Evolution) from Rutgers University-Newark in 2009, where she spent several years chasing blue crabs. She currently teaches courses in General Biology, Marine Ecology, & Community Ecology. Her research students are currently answering questions ranging from crustacean population genetics to invertebrate animal behavior.
Education
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Ph.D., Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Rutgers, the State Universityo, 2009
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MS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Rutgers, the State Universityo, 2008
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Coastal Carolina University, 2002
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BS, Marine Sciences
Coastal Carolina University, 2001
Awards & Honors
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Best STEM Poster Award
Phi Kappa Phi , 2015
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3-3-3 Poster Award
Southeastern Estuarine Research Society, 2015
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Outstanding Young Faculty Award
College of Science and Mathematics , 2014
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Outstanding Service Award
Center of Undergraduate Research & Scholarship, 2013
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Best Undergraduate Oral Presentation
Southeastern Estuarine Research Society, 2013
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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BIOL 3820
Marine Pollution
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BIOL 3100
Zoology
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BIOL 4120
Community Field Ecology
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BIOL 4990
Undergrad Research
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BIOL 1108L
Prin. of Biology II Lab
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BIOL 1108
Principles of Biology II
Teaching Interests
General Biology, Ecology, Marine Ecology, Community Ecology, Marine Pollution
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Fight or flight: An investigation of aggressive behavior and predator avoidance in contaminated and reference populations of blue crabs(Callinectes sapidus Rathbun) , 2011
- Fight or flight: An investigation of aggressive behavior and predator avoidance in two populations of blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus Rathbun) in New Jersey, 2011
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Living in a contaminated estuary: Behavioral changes and ecological consequences for five species, 2011
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Bioaccumulation and depuration of metals in blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus Rathbun) from a contaminated and clean estuary, 2010
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Differences in prey capture behavior in populations of blue crab (callinectes sapidus rathbun) from contaminated and clean estuaries in New Jersey, 2009
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Invertebrate marine ecology: predator-prey dynamics, trophic dynamics, ecotoxicology (i.e., aquatic pollution), animal behavior, and crustacean population genetics
Department Service
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Principles of Biology II Lab Curriculum
2017 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Department of Biological Sciences Curriculum Committee
2010 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Phi Kappa Phi Student Research and Fine Arts Conference Planning Committee
2010 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Pamplin College Student Research and Travel Fund
2014 - 2016
Role: Committee Member
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Center of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship
2011 - 2014
Role: Committee Member
College Service
Professional Service
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Southeastern Estuarine Research Society
2016 - Present
Role: Officer, Other Officer
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Southeastern Estuarine Research Society
2016 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
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Southeastern Estuarine Research Society
2016 - 2016
Role: Committee Chair