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A Little About Myself.Hi! My name is Brittany McCall and I want to thank you for taking the time to visit my site. I am currently a Diversity Fellow in the Environmental Studies department at Augustana College. As I am coming to the end of my teaching post-doc, I am happy share that I will be transitioning to an Assistant Professor of Biology position in August 2024 at Augustana College! I am working to develop a lab that will address freshwater ecological problems from an interdisciplinary framework.
How did I get here? I am glad you asked! I began my graduate career at Arkansas State University in 2015 for my M.S. and decided to stay and continue my scholarship through the Ph.D. program in 2017. My M.S. work contributed data to the conservation assessment of two Arkansas endemic fishes that were petitioned for candidacy for federal listing on the Endangered Species Act. I am happy to share that my research, among others, on the Caddo Madtom aided the Center for Biological Diversity's decision to remove the Caddo Madtom from the petition! My Ph.D. project assessed the potential use of madtom catfishes as management umbrella species for headwater ecosystems in the southeastern U.S. Think of them as a potential warning mechanisms of headwater stream deterioration. During my graduate school endeavors, I learned that I have a passion for mentoring and teaching and sought opportunities to learn how to become an effective mentor and instructor. I learned of a teaching post-doc that had the opportunity to do just that - the Diversity Fellowship at Augustana College. From there, I sought an academic career where I can balance furthering my skills in student-centered education while building an interdisciplinary research lab. Outside of academic pursuits I enjoy fishing, hiking...well all things outdoors really, especially when the time is spent with my partner and four beautiful furbabies. I hope you enjoy my page, and do not hesitate to reach out with any comments or questions. | ||
