Faculty

As a behavioral ecologist, Dr. Balaban-Feld has published original research in leading behavior, ecology, and biology journals (Proceedings B, Oecologia, Behavioral Ecology), and presented at national and international conferences. Jesse sees research as an extension of his teaching, and he involves undergraduate students at all levels of the scientific process. Both in his courses and research lab, students have the opportunity to design and carry out experiments. His students gain valuable experience learning how to be creative, overcome failure, and find solutions — all skills that help prepare them for the next step in their careers! He uses lecture, lab, and research activities to kindle the same curiosity in his students — with the ultimate goal that they gain a bigger appreciation and interest in learning about and protecting our world.