

Mission Statement
In the Integrative Ecology Lab at the UTC, we investigate how organisms respond to human-driven environmental change. We use insects as our model species to explore developmental responses and changes in biodiversity in urban environments. In addition to research, we aim to engage students and the general public in ecological thinking with the hope of increasing the overall diversity of the field.

Research

Teaching & Mentoring
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Diversity Statement

Interested in working in the Integrative Ecology Lab?

Check out our NSF REU Collaborative Site program: The Socio-Ecological Role of Greenways in Urban Systems (SERGUS)! Starting Summer 2023!
We are excited to be part of the Urban Greenspace Research Collaborative! The aim of our multidisciplinary collaboration is to study the socio-ecological role of urban greenways! Click here to learn more about the project!
Find us
The Integrative Ecology lab is located in Holt Hall at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Contact Dr. Beasley
deanna-beasley@utc.edu
Office: 423-425-5967
Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science
The Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science department serves over 1,000 majors and prides itself on providing hands-on learning through various research, internship, and lab opportunities.