At heart, I'm an ecologist. A lot of my study systems may be on land, but you can find me anywhere- costal, ocean, mountain...space! Where I'm needed, I'm there because, I make the unknown known, and advocate for insect conservation!

(Selected Projects)

Thermal tolerance in Melanoplus Rocky Mountain Grasshoppers ~ Acclimation & Genetics.

Locally scoured food waste influencing Black Solider Fly development.

Heavy metal exposure on bumble bee foraging behaviors.

How much can a leaf-cutter ant lift?

Discovering novel microsatellites in 2 threatened orchid species.

What's next? Marine Invertebrates (Insects & Coral Reefs)

Actively seeking for PhD program & marine/ecology research opportunities for 2024-2025.

Interests: Scuba, walks/hikes, rock climbing, tea days, music & art events, doggie dates,  beach, interactive museums, travel stateside and abroad, trying new activities(seriously).

~Art, Science, Global~

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