About Me |
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A brief history
I am originally from a small, rural town in northwestern Alabama called Red Bay. I grew up on a small farm where we raised chickens, rabbits, horses, cows, and a garden. My love for nature and science is deeply rooted in my upbringing. I received my Bachelor of Science in biology and Bachelor of Arts in anthropology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2013. Before starting my MSc, I worked as a lab technician for Dr. Tonia Schwartz studying the effects of caloric restriction on the freshwater crustacean Daphnia pulex during her post-doc at UAB's NORC. I received my Master’s of Science in biological sciences from Auburn University in 2016 under Dr. Dan Warner studying the effects of incubation temerature on brown anole lizards. After finishing my MSc, I worked as lab manager for Dr. David Steen studying the efficacy of snake repellents and the invasive potential of the Black and White Argentine Tegu. Currently
I am a PhD candidate at the University of Canberra studying the nesting ecology and effects of incubation temperatures in the Central Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps) and the effects those choices have on their offspring as a part of the Sex in Dragons project. Outside of research
My love for nature and biology spans into my personal life. I enjoy hiking, birding, herping, and generally looking for any type of plants or animals. I'm a huge fan of TV, podcasts, and reading/audiobooks. I love to cook and have found a love for fermenting things (sourdough, kombucha). I am also an LGBTQ and mental health advocate. |