John Iverson, Ph.D.
Professor emeritus of biology; biology research professor
Phone:765.983.1405
Email:[email protected]
Pronouns:He/him/his
Department: Biology
Location: Joseph Moore Museum
801 National Road
Richmond, Indiana 47374
About me
I am a biologist who investigates reptile ecology and systematics, particularly turtles and iguanas. Nearly every year since 1978, I have led research teams of students as I conduct continuing research on turtles (in Nebraska) and iguanas (in the Bahamas). This work has led to 38 peer-reviewed published papers with 28 different student co-authors.
My research on turtles and iguanas are my passion beyond teaching. I am deeply involved with a reforestation project on my own land, having planted over 50,000 hardwood trees.
I have always appreciated having students that demand to learn the latest word on whatever biological concept I am teaching. This has always forced me to keep up with the primary research literature, rather than rely on textbooks that are by default out-of-date.
Education
- Ph.D., University of Florida
- M.S., University of Florida
- B.A., Hastings College
Research projects
Collaborative student research experiences
Earlham students have been involved in my research since 1978, and I have co-authored 38 peer-reviewed published papers involving 28 different students. Several more are in manuscript form and will soon be submitted.
Off-campus study experiences
Nearly every year I lead a May Term to the field in Nebraska (to study turtles) or the Bahamas (to study endangered iguanas).
Scholarly interest
Reptile ecology and systematics, particularly turtles and iguanas.
Published works
See my downloadable CV on my personal web site: http://legacy.earlham.edu/~johni/