Research

I am an integrative biologist: I study the physiological mechanisms that underlie behavioral and morphological diversity from ecological and evolutionary angles. I am especially interested in the hormonal and neural mechanisms that regulate maternal behavior in brood parasites and their hosts, how stress affects reproduction, and what regulates feather color. Learn more here

Teaching

I teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses in biology. I use evidence-based approaches and tools to foster an active learning environment in the classroom. Find out more about my teaching philosophy under here