I am currently a graduate student in the Kawahara Lab at the Florida Museum of Natural History. My research broadly focuses on using genomic, morphologic and bioinformatic tools to answer questions about Lepidoptera natural history. I am interested in understanding insect diversity at the genetic, population, and community levels. Im passionate about education and outreach, insect conservation, and incorporating diversity equity and inclusion in STEM.
Experience
2019–present
Molecular Lab Manager, McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity
2019–present
Molecular Lab Volunteer Coordinator, McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity
2018–2019
Conservation Genetics Teaching Assistant, New College of Florida
2018–2019
Molecular Biology Lab Technician, New College of Florida
2018–2018
Entomology Dept. Intern, Research Experiences for Undergraduates: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Publications
2020
“Frass in the Class”: A model for fostering interest in the natural world through insect rearing in the classroom, Pending
2018
Taxonomic revision of the assassin-fly genus Microphontes Londt, 1994 (Insecta, Diptera, Asilidae), African Invertebrates