Dr. Hill obtained her B.S in Marine Biology from Texas A&M University and her Ph.D. from Georgia Tech under an NSF IGERT Fellowship. Her post-doctoral research was performed at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab (Dauphin Island, AL). Jennifer’s research focuses on understanding how different environmental contexts and/or anthropogenic changes influence animal behavior and estuarine community interactions. This research often involves the use of empirical lab and field experiments which aim to facilitate the management and recovery of coastal ecosystems. At Louisiana Tech, Jennifer teaches Ecology and Introduction to Marine Biology and enjoys exposing her northern LA students to the wonders of the coast (sinking in the marshy muck included).