Most of my current research interests involve the important role of intraspecific variation in contemporary eco/evolutionary dynamics. I currently use a zooplankton/fungus host/pathogen system to address questions relating to the effects of intraspecific variation on community dynamics, the importance of dispersal for the maintenance of heterogeneity across a landscape, and mechanisms driving the potential for rapid evolution in populations.
Previously, I worked with reptiles and amphibians, addressing basic questions about diet and behavior, before moving to community ecology. See the publications page for more details.
Projects:
For fun:
Community Phylogenetics
Phylogenetic Meta-Meta Analaysis
Dissertation Work:
Intraspecific Priority Effects
Role of Dispersal “Type” and “Amount” on Population Dynamics, Disease Epidemics, and the Maintenance of Genetic Variation
Exploring Interactive Role of Trait Mean and Variance on Population Dynamics, Disease Epidemics, and the Potential for Rapid Evolution
Previous:
Reptile/Amphibian diets
Amphibian Population and Community Ecology
Red-backed Salamander Color Polymorphism