We aim to gain a mechanistic understanding of the molecular underpinnings of the adaptive process through direct observation of evolution. To accomplish this goal, we study a one of a kind series of long-term agricultural experiments, the barley composite crosses. In these experiments thousands of barley genotypes were competed against one another for decades in several environments.  By directly observing evolution in the composite crosses we can link individual genetic changes to fitness across time and observe how they are combined into a single genome to facilitate adaptation.

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Graduate Students: The lab accepts students from the Plant Biology; Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics; and Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology graduate programs. Please click the links to one of the programs to learn more. All three programs accept applications in the Fall of every year.

Postdoctoral Researchers: Please contact the lab PI to discuss the possibility of joining the lab. Please be specific in describing your research interests and how they may align with the lab's research. Postdoctoral researchers are encouraged to apply for fellowships, and the PI will be happy to assist in this process.

Undergraduate Researchers: We are always excited to host undergraduate researchers in the lab. Please contact the PI to discuss possible opennings.