Postdoc Cornell University

PhD Indiana University

BA Cornell University

I am an evolutionary geneticist studying reproductive behaviors and how they contribute to the speciation process. I use genetics, genomics, and neurobiology to understand male and female co-evolution. I have worked on premating behaviors, sperm competition, and hybrid inviability. While our main organisms are Drosophila species, I have also worked with Caenorhabditis nematodes, and plant pollinators.

Astrid Rodriguez Leon BS (Purdue University)

Masters Student in Biology 2024-current

Astrid's research focuses on understanding the genetic basis of female choice. Focusing on the gene Neuroglian Astrid is disentangling the effects of these gene on brain development and adult behavior.

Sam Marston BS (University of Utah)

PhD Student in EEEB 2025-current

Katie Dykhuizen Biology (Class of 2026)

Yijia Guo Biology (Class of 2026)

Arushi Agrawal Spanish and Pre-Med (Class of 2027)

Ashlynn Conley Applied Biology (Class of 2026)

Savanah Grabel Applied Biology (Class of 2027)

Brooklynn Snodgrass Applied Biology  (Class of 2027)

Tessa Romah Biomedical Engineering and Pre-med (Class of 2027)

Sarah Kiffmeyer Biology and Pre-med (Class of 2027)