I conduct research on a variety of key species in multiple systems, including North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) in wetlands/rivers, Coquerel's Sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) in dry deciduous forest fragments of northwest Madagascar, Spartina (cordgrass) in salt marshes, and other spatial ecology.

I have designed and taught lecture- and laboratory-based classes for majors and non-majors, and led discussion sections and capstone research projects. I use a variety of teaching methods and learning strategies, and regularly take advantage of opportunities to further refine and develop my pedagogical approaches.

I have organized and designed numerous outreach events and activities that engaged broad audiences and used diverse communication methods, including science cafés, virtual classroom lessons, hands-on activities for after-school programs, open houses, science fairs/symposia, and more.