Jason Lang, Ph.D.
Area(s) of Expertise: Ecology (Advising Area of Expertise: Biology)
Courses Taught
- BIOL 1102K - Introduction to Ecology
- BIOL 1108K - Principles of Biology II (Organismal Biology)
- BIOL 1260/1260L - Environmental Science
- BIOL 2700 - Sophomore Seminar
- BIOL 2800/2801 - Teaching Assistantship in Biology
- BIOL 3500K - Ecology
- BIOL 4510 - Animal Behavior
- BIOL 4916/4917/4918 - Biology Lab Assistant
- BIOL 2900 & 4800 - Independent Study
Education
- Ph.D., Ecology, University of Georgia, 2013
- M.S., Conservation Ecology and Sustainable Development, University of Georgia, 1998
- B.S., Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, Iowa State University, 1992
Research/Special Interests
Dr. Lang is interested in understanding how organisms interact with their environments and answering questions about populations, organism reproduction and survival, animal behavior, and dispersal (e.g., has studied Eastern Bluebirds, drone flies – a pollinating fly species, exotic invasive spotted lanternflies, threatened and endangered granite outcrop plants, lichens, soil/air quality).
Dr. Lang also seeks collaborations with students of any major on conservation and environmental educational projects and education research (e.g., promotional videos for Elachee Nature Science Center; creating posters for National Wildlife Refuges; benefits of peer mentoring)
Selected Publications and Scholarly Output
Publications
Zheng, J.J., Janderova, Z.M., and Lang, J.D. 2024. Eristalis tenax movement behavior in response to light, temperature, and food. Georgia Journal of Science. 82(2), Article 1.
Purvis, L.B., Lang, J.D., and Luft, J.A. 2023. A Professional Development Program for Science Adjunct Faculty: The Mentoring-Learning Community (MLC). Georgia Journal of Science. 81(2), Article 8.
Presentations
Goodwin, C., N. Boudreaux, H. Powell, and J.D. Lang. Monitoring the dispersal of spotted lanternflies (Lycorma delicatula) in North Georgia, USA using funnel traps on Ailanthus altissima at different distances from railyards. Georgia Academy of Science Annual Meeting. March 2026
Goodwin, C., J. Crawford, and J.D. Lang. Impacts of Biology Bootcamp, a Peer-led active learning program, on student learning and peer coach professional skills. University of North Georgia. April 2024
Taylor, E.L. and J.D. Lang. The Development of Modern Histological Procedures for Eristalis tenax, Including Mushroom Body Immunofluorescence. Georgia Academy of Science Annual Meeting. March 2024
Dickson, I. and J.D. Lang. National Wildlife Refuge poster project. University of North Georgia Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Annual Research Conference. Oakwood, GA. March 2022
Medrano, H. and J.D. Lang. Creating videos for Elachee Nature Science Center. University of North Georgia Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Annual Research Conference. Oakwood, GA. March 2022
Personal Information
Spending time in nature while growing up inspired Dr. Lang to learn about how the natural world works. He continues to enjoy exploring the natural world and gets outside to birdwatch and take pictures of plants, animals, and landscapes as much as possible. Dr. Lang also enjoys playing guitar and baking.