
A momma and a newborn through binoculars.
Mammals are endlessly fascinating, and I try to take as much time as possible to learn from them. My published research has found that:
Science is great, but it doesn't do us any good if it isn't communicated, and our field needs new passionate people to join! Some of my engagement and outreach efforts include:
Teaching is among the most rewarding and important work we do, and I am thrilled whenever I get the opportunity to teach enthusiastic learners.
I help coordinate the Wyoming Wildlife Fellowship, and I intermittently teach a practicum in science communication.
I am also committed to furthering my skills as an instructor through the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). I have published
on active learning techniques, and I am a participant in the 2021 Learning Actively Mentorship Program (LAMP) at the University of Wyoming.
I do my best to capture some of the incredible things we experience as ecologists through my humble photography skills. I also dabble in printmaking and graphic design.