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I am a natural historian at heart.
Natural history provides us with the background information to pose sound and interesting ecological and evolutionary questions. This relationship was what drew me to this field, and it is from this intersection that my interests arise. I am currently a Rose post-doctoral fellow at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, working on a variety of research projects. Themes include: macroecology, species interactions, and citizen science. |
Which phylogenetic community structure methods work?A dizzying array of phylogenetic community structure metrics and null models has been proposed in the literature. What approach should empiricists employ?
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How do biotic interactions shape species distributions?While scientists agree that competition is important on a local scale, its importance at larger scales remains poorly understood. Do species shape each others distributions?
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Do co-occurring species show evidence of niche partitioning?A fascinating diversity of ecomorphological adaptations can be observed in nature. Does competition shape which species co-occur and the resources they use?
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