Ornithology, ecology, conservation
I have been studying avian ecology and conservation since 1996 and I have had the privilege to be able to work on projects in the US in Washington, Louisiana, and Florida. I also collaborate with researchers in Malaysia (with most of that work occurring with an awesome collaborative team in Sarawak, East Malaysia, on the island of Borneo) to study forestry impacts on birds.
I have been teaching at Evergreen since 2005 (for a complete list of what I have taught see, the
teaching page). I emphasize evolutionary biology, current taxonomy, natural history, and the relationships of form and function in much of my teaching. I also work to help students develop practical skills in commonly used field methodologies as well as a working knowledge of the analytical and statistical methods that are used to analyze field data.
In addition to teaching in programs, I regularly support independent learning, research, and capstone work via independent learning and internship contracts, undergraduate and advanced research, and Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships. A great way to prepare for these types of opportunities is to develop strong independent learning skills via program work. Experience in the program Field Ecology is especially valuable for students wanting to undertake independent research projects and capstone research with a bird focus. For more information about this type of learning experience, see this great information from the
Science at Evergreen site.
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