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Jennifer Baltzegar

Assistant Professor

Jennifer Baltzegar

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Administration
Department of Biological Sciences

College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Biological Sciences

Administration
Department of The »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ School

Bio

Dr. Jennifer Baltzegar is an Assistant Professor in Biological Sciences at »Æ¹Ï¶ÌÊÓƵ. ​

  • JBALTZEGAR@augusta.edu
  • GE 2011

Education

  • Ph.D., Genetics, General North Carolina State Universit, 2020

  • MS, Marine Biology and Biological College of Charleston, 2010

  • BS, Marine Biology and Biological College of Charleston, 2004

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • BIOL 1108L

    Prin. of Biology II Lab

  • BIOL 1108

    Principles of Biology II

  • BIOL 4990

    Undergrad Research

  • CURS 3990

    Undergrad Research II

  • BIOL 1107

    Principles of Biology I

  • BIOL 2990

    Undergrad Research

  • CURS 2990

    Undergrad Research I

Teaching Interests

I teach introductory biology classes for majors, including BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1108.

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Rapid spread of knockdown resistance allele frequencies in a suburban population of Aedes albopictus, 2025
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Development of the first high-density linkage map in the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Population genetic structure of the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais, in southern Mexico, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Gene Drives in Agriculture: Risk Assessment and Research Prioritization, 2022
    Working Paper
  • Rapid evolution of knockdown resistance haplotypes in response to pyrethroid selection in Aedes aegypti, 2021
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Research Interests

My research laboratory uses population genomics to study rapid evolution in insect vectors of human disease - especially Aedes mosquitoes and the German cockroach. We focus on insecticide resistance, range expansion, socio-ecological dynamics, and responsible genetic pest management to improve vector control and human health outcomes.

Department Service

  • TT Faculty Search 24-25 2024 - 2025

    Role: Committee Member