Qualifications
B.A. in biology from Transylvania University. Graduated May 1999
 

Expertise and Research Interest: 
Evolution, Ecology, and plant-insect interactions
 

Current Research
Being a new graduate student, I am currently doing much background research to decide which avenue of study I would like to pursue.  I have narrowed the field down to insect –plant interactions between Stator limbatus and a variety of exotic host plants.  From the plant perspective, I am interested in how seed damage affects germination.   From the beetle aspect, I would like to examine the genetic trade-offs arising from colonizing an exotic host. 
 

Memberships
Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society: 1996-1999 
 

Honors and Awards
- Research Assistantship, Dept. of Entomology, University of Kentucky 2002-present 
 

Laboratory
Insect genetics Dr. Charles Fox