Dr. Adam Chupp is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of South Alabama. Dr. Chupp grew up in the forests and soccer fields of northeastern Ohio. He also had a slight obsession with collecting butterflies from local alfalfa fields. A vital juncture in his journey occurred when his undergraduate advisor encouraged him to attend an ecological field studies program in northwest Montana. This experience connected him with his M.S. thesis advisor (Dr. John Pagels) who greatly facilitated his development as a field ecologist. While studying the population dynamics of mammals, Dr. Chupp realized his passion for plants which drove him to a PhD in Plant Biology. However, his focus was clearly divided as his dissertation ultimately focused on the interactions between plants and animals. How these interactions regulate biodiversity (particularly in urban environments) is now the overarching theme of his teaching and research. When he's not thinking about plants and animals, Dr. Chupp is enjoying the woods or waters, playing guitar, sporting events, live music and teaching his son how to garden.
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