RESEARCH INTERESTS
The rate and tempo of evolutionary processes is fundamental across different time scales ranging from local adaptation to speciation. My research interest focuses on understanding the genetic basis complex traits and behaviors that evolve rapidly within and between species. I address these questions in natural populations of the genus Drosophila to use the tools and resources from the genetic model D. melanogaster and their close relatives.
Spring 2008
African Field Ecology
Organization for Tropical Studies
Honors Thesis (2008-2009)
Smith Lab, Williams College
Research Assistant (2007)
Altschuler Lab, Williams College
Research Assistant (2006)
Savage Lab, Woods Hole Marine Biology Laboratory
Postdoctoral Associate (August 2017-present)
Stern Lab, Janelia Research Campus
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Visiting Researcher (2015 & 2017)
Kawecki Lab, University of Lausanne
Laboratory Technician (2009-2011)
Schmidt Lab, University of Pennsylvania
2005 - 2009
B.A. in Biology (Highest honors)
Williams College
2011 - 2017
Ph.D.
University of Pennsylvania