Julie Butler
Assistant Professor
Julie Butler
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Administration
Department of Biological Sciences
College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Biological Sciences
- JULBUTLER@augusta.edu
- GE 2015
Education
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Ph.D., Biological and Biomedical Scie Louisiana State University & A, 2019
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, G Texas A&M University, 2013
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BS, Forensic Science and Technolog Texas A&M University, 2013
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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BIOL 3370
Neurobiology
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BIOL 4990
Undergrad Research
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NSCI 3001
Neuroscience Journal Club
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BIOL 1108
Principles of Biology II
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CURS 2990
Undergrad Research I
Teaching Interests
I teach within the biology and neuroscience program, including Principles of Biology II, Neurobiology, and Neuroscience Journal Club.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Activity of forkhead box P2-positive neurons is associated with tadpole begging behaviour, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Tadpoles rely on mechanosensory stimuli for communication when visual capabilities are poo, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
My research program focuses on how early-life experiences shape brain and sensory development. We work on mimetic dart frogs and their tadpoles to study how different social and environmental factors can lead to lifelong changes in behavior and physiology.