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
Photo by Mapping Inequality
Diversity Statement
Interested in working in the Integrative Ecology Lab?
Check out our citizen science project on the impacts of urbanization on honeybees and beekeeper practices!
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!
Dr. DeAnna Beasley’s Integrative Ecology Lab group, Wednesday, March 6th in the library. 
Caitlin Jarvis gathers information from her hive Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at her Hixson home. 
Student Martina Leach rides a weather bike Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 on the UTC greenway while doing research with DeAnna Beasley. 
Evann Bailey works on slides of bug wings Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 in Holt Hall.
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.
Intergrative Ecology Lab at UTC 