I study the resilience of forest species to megafire in a long-term field experiment. I am an Associate Professor in Ecology at the University of Colorado-Boulder, and NSF CAREER awardee. Mentoring and teaching are priorities, and my philosophy is to create well-rounded scientists who feel supported and challenged.
CoPI and Professor of Ecology and Data Science
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Colorado Boulder.
I use math, experiments, and data science to figure out how ecological systems work.
PhD Candidate
My interests include using computational methods to solve ecology challenges and fill knowledge gaps. Much of my previous work has focused on ecological genetics in collaboration with botanic gardens. I do this work because I'm passionate about science, working with like-minded people, and making a difference!
PhD 2023, now Postdoctoral Researcher Lawrence Berkeley National Labs
Continuing to collaborate on tree responses to megafire in forest fragments.
PhD 2023, now Research Ecologist at CU
Continuing to collaborate on beetle responses to megafire in forest fragments.
PhD Candidate
I'm interested in how disturbances affect processes at the population level. Currently, I am testing a Species Distribution Model (SDM) for American pika at Rocky Mountain National Park. Also, I am studying how meteorological variables shape the occupancy of individual pika territories and how this information could be extrapolated to improve predictions of species distribution. These tools will help us understand ecological services provided by pika and improve management of alpine areas. I am co-advised by Dr. Chris Ray.
PhD Candidate
I received my B.S. from the University of Florida and M.S. from Virginia Tech in electrical engineering. I am interested in applying this background to developing and using field-ready hardware and machine learning to research the behavior of alpine wildlife such as pika. Co-advised by Dr. Chris Ray.
Check out the opportunities to work in our lab below:
Our lab is currently full, but keep an eye out for future opportunities. Openings will be posted on the Latest News page.
I encourage individuals who are interested in pursuing funding to email me to discuss research ideas.
