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I am a biologist, and I really enjoy sharing what I have learned in a way that touches people’s lives by giving examples that they can relate to. I enjoy working with students that plan careers in biology as well as non-majors. My passion is biodiversity and teaching students to appreciate the wealth of wonderful, bizarre, useful, rare and amazing organisms. Conservation issues, ecology and evolution classes allow the students to explore the natural world and these are among my favorites to teach.
As an undergraduate, I attended Southampton College (now a part of SUNY Stony Brook). At the time, it had 1400 students. I was able to work closely with the biology faculty, develop research and independent projects, and receive advice, encouragement and guidance. This type of education seemed to me to be the ideal undergraduate experience. I hold this model as my standard for Baker RAP.
My research focuses on pollinators, and I have written a book about pollination, and a second one about bumblebees. Quite a few Baker students have been involved in the research project that Diana Oliveras (Baker RAP) conducted on the effects of urbanization on pollinator abundance and diversity.
I enjoy lots of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, skiing and kayaking. I am also involved in dog sports, and my Doberman is showing in obedience and breed competitions. My golden and min pin are content to be hiking buddies and to stay home eating biscuits.
