WATCH: Ashley Dowling – Tiny Creatures, Big Impact | Behind the Discovery
By Paden Johnson – Mar. 31, 2025
If Ashley Dowling hopes to accomplish one thing as an educator, it would be to rekindle the appreciation for insects your 3-year-old self once had.
Ashley’s research focuses on the mite world, which includes ticks and chiggers among many others. To Ashley, the best scientific discoveries come from careful observation and an openness to ask new questions.
Meet the Researcher
Ashley Dowling
Professor
Diversity, Evolution, Systematics, Tickborne Diseases
adowling@uark.edu
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About the Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on three campuses.
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Meet the Researcher
Ashley Dowling
Professor
Diversity, Evolution, Systematics, Tickborne Diseases
adowling@uark.edu
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