Lauren Griffiths, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology Ecology
Biography
Dr. Lauren Griffiths will be joining us as an assistant professor in the Biology Department. She received her B.S. in Environmental Studies from right here at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Southern College in 2014. Dr. Griffiths received her M.S. at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Gulf Coast University and her Ph.D. from the University of South Â鶹ÊÓƵ with research focused on wetland ecology and biogeochemistry in Â鶹ÊÓƵ and Puerto Rico. She comes to us from the University of Â鶹ÊÓƵ where she has been working on projects across Â鶹ÊÓƵ in a range of ecosystems including cattle ranches and dairies, oyster reefs, urban streams, and, of course, wetlands! In her spare time, Dr. Griffiths enjoys spending time hiking with her husband and cat when the weather is cooler but when the weather doesn’t cooperate, you can find her woodburning, knitting, baking, or reading.Education
- B.S. Environmental Studies - Â鶹ÊÓƵ Southern College
- M.S. Environmental Science - Â鶹ÊÓƵ Gulf Coast University
- Ph.D. Geology - University of South Â鶹ÊÓƵ