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About the University
Nestled in the southeastern coastal plain, Georgia Southern University is a bustling public university located in Statesboro, Georgia. With over 26,000 students across three campuses and online programs, our university is the fifth largest institution in the University System of Georgia. Our main campus is located in Statesboro, Georgia with additional campuses located in Savannah and Hinesville. Classified as a high-R2 university, Georgia Southern offers a unique combination of high-level research in a small-school setting.
Statesboro, Georgia
The city of Statesboro is located in southeast Georgia in the heart of the Ogeechee River basin. Surrounded by a unique mix of bottomland hardwood swamps, pine forests, and nearby coastal habitats, Statesboro is a perfect location to see a large number of southeastern coastal plain ecosystems. An hour east will land you in Savannah, Georgia; a beautiful southern city full of great food, entertainment, and history!
Biological Sciences
Though research is spread between the Statesboro and Savannah campuses, the home of the RESCoPE program is on the main campus in Statesboro in the Biological Sciences Building. A recent construction, the building is a shining example of sustainability on Georgia Southern's campus. Biological Sciences is LEED certified and equipped with a number of environmentally conscious features such as solar panels, large amounts of natural light, and bioswales. In addition to being "green", Biological Sciences is fully equipped with large lab spaces, lecture halls, and multimedia-equipped classrooms. Additionally, the building has a full suite of outdoor labs equipped for animal husbandry and biosecure studies as well as a fully-functioning greenhouse. Kayaks, four-wheel drive vehicles, and an electrofishing boat are all available for research activity.
The Southeastern Coastal Plain
The southeastern coastal plain is a geographic and ecological area located beneath the fall line. The region is characterized by relatively flat topography, meandering blackwater rivers, and rich fine sediments. Typical habitats include bottomland hardwood forests, upland longleaf pine forests, blackwater swamps, and barrier islands on the Atlantic coast. The region is diverse in animal and plant taxa, creating a rich setting for the RESCoPE program! Be sure to visit the faculty mentors page to learn more about the research that is being conducted in the coastal plain.
Local Attractions
Full of small-town charm, Statesboro has several attractions both inside and outside of the Univeristy. At Georgia Southern you'll find the GS Museum, the Botanic Garden, and the Center for Wildlife Education and Raptor Center; all of which are free for fellows to visit. Every Saturday morning, you can stretch your legs at the Statesboro Main Street Farmers Market or walk through the historic downtown for a bite to eat at one of the great restaurants in the area! If you're feeling like getting out of town, Statesboro is a 30-minute drive from George L. Smith State Park; a perfect place to view cypress-tupelo swamp and bottomland hardwood forests. Check out the Statesboro tourism website here for more information about the city and what to do outside of the program!
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