The University of Texas at Tyler Biology Graduate Student Recognized

May 3, 2017

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The University of Texas at Tyler Biology Graduate Student Recognized for Outstanding Research

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May 3, 2017

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A University of Texas at Tyler biology graduate student was recognized during this year's Southwestern Association of Naturalists meeting, Dr. Martin Slann, College of Arts and Sciences dean, announced.

Andrew Glen of Columbia, Missouri won "Best Field Natural History Presentation" for his research titled, "The Relationship Between Mesohabitat Structure and Mussel Communities in East Texas Rivers." He received a cash prize in the amount of $1,250. His faculty adviser is professor of biology Dr. Neil Ford.

Other University of Texas at Tyler student researchers in Ford's lab who attended were biology graduate student Cassie Vaughan of Lubbock, who presented "The Role of Tributaries in Structuring Mussel Communities" and senior biology major Dryden Johnson of Amarillo, who presented "Diet Effects Timing of Allometric Change in Male and Female Checkered Garter Snakes (Thamnophis marcianus)."

Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, The University of Texas at Tyler Department of Biology integrates research as an important component of the learning experience for students.

The department offers diverse undergraduate and graduate studies in life sciences for a wide range of career paths, from wildlife biology, conservation, biotechnology, medicine, dentistry and education.

For more information, visit uttyler.edu/biology/.

One of the 14 campuses of the UT System, The University of Texas at Tyler features excellence in teaching, research, artistic performance and community service. More than 80 undergraduate and graduate degrees are available at The University of Texas at Tyler, which has an enrollment of almost 10,000 high-ability students. The University of Texas at Tyler offers courses at its campuses in Tyler, Longview and Palestine as well as a location in Houston.