Dr. Rebecca McKee, Mercer University

Dr. Rebecca McKee, is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Mercer University, where she specializes in animal behavior, wildlife ecology, and conservation. She joined the faculty in 2024 after earning her Ph.D. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida. Her research focuses on the ecology and conservation of Southeastern wildlife, particularly reptiles, amphibians, and mammals, with notable work on species such as gopher tortoises and the ecological impacts of invasive pythons in the Everglades. McKee’s scholarship builds on a longstanding interest in the natural world, and she is actively involved in research and student mentorship within the biology program.