Jennifer Borgo, Ph.D. Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology, Department of Mathematics and Sciences. Coker faculty member since 2008. B.S. in Zoology, Auburn University 2000; M.S. in Wildlife Biology, Utah State University, 2004; Ph.D., Utah State University, 2008.

Office:  Science Building
Office hours: 
Phone:  843-383-8096
Email:   jborgo@coker.edu

Courses (Spring 2010):  see course folders and schedule

Research Interests
My research interests focus on animal behavior and the interaction between individuals.  I have studied flying squirrels and red-cockaded woodpeckers in Georgia, ducks and their nest predators in North Dakota, and grouse and their nest predators in Utah.  I am looking to continue a similar vein of research in South Carolina - starting this summer.


Scientific Publications
Frey, S. N., M. R. Conover, J. S. Borgo, and T. A. Messmer. 2003. Factors influencing pheasant hunter harvest and satisfaction. Human Dimensions in Wildlife. 8: 275-284.

Borgo, J. S., L. M. Conner, and M. R. Conover. 2006. Role of predator odor in roost site selection of southern flying squirrels.  Wildlife Society Bulletin 34:144-149.

Borgo, J. S., M. R. Conover, and L. M. Conner.  2006.  Nest boxes reduce flying squirrel use of red-cockaded woodpecker cavities.  Wildlife Society Bulletin 34:171-176.

Conover, M. R., and J. S. Borgo. 2009.  Do sharp-tailed grouse select loafing sites to avoid visual or olfactory predators?  Journal of Wildlife Management 73:242-247.

Borgo, J.S., and M.R. Conover.  2009.  A device to record the specific time an artificial nest is depredated. Human-Wildlife Conflicts 3:88-92.

Borgo, J. S., M. R. Conover, and L. M. Conner.  In Review.  Effect of flying squirrel removal on their use of a simulated red-cockaded woodpecker cluster.  Southeastern Naturalist