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PhD

Michigan State University

Integrative Biology; Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior

BS

University of Washington

Biology (Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology)

• Minors: Quantitative Science; Chemistry.

Graduate Research Assistant

Spatial and Community Ecology Lab, Michigan State University

Advisor: Dr. Phoebe Zarnetske

• Investigating the effects of human disturbance on avian interaction networks across various temporal and spatial scales in North America.
• Contributed to a database of avian interspecies interactions for North and Central America.
• Developed R scripts for formatting and processing interaction data at NEON sites.

Research Assistant

Behavioral Ecophysics Lab, Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Advisor: Dr. Alejandro Rico-Guevara

• Developed a method using photogrammetry to quickly create 3D models of hummingbird bills for high-level morphometric research of live specimens in the field.
• Conducted research on hummingbird sexual dimorphism using measurements such as curvature and sharpness with photogrammetry-derived models.
• Mentored undergraduate students in applying morphometric methods to analyze sandpiper skeletons.
• Performed field research on modeling live hummingbirds on Shaw Island, Washington.

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Intern; Research Experience Extension Fellow (REEF)

Ecological Evolution Lab, The Morton Arboretum

Advisors: Dr. Chuck Cannon and Dr. Chai-Shian Kua

• Contributed to a workflow for identifying rainforest trees using remotely sensed LiDAR and multispectral imaging data.
• Performed field research in the Ecuadorian Amazon and learned to identify local trees.
• Devised a method for extracting landscape statistics from remotely sensed data of rainforests.
• Designed a metric for calculating tree emergence in complex rainforest canopies.

Graduate Student TA, IBIO 355: Ecology (Summer Semester A, 2026)

Michigan State University

Supervisor: Dr. Jaime Grace

• Assisted in a lecture course covering population ecology, community ecology, and global change biology.
• Aided students through regular office hours and online communications.
• Helped develop class materials, such as exam questions and weekly video assignments.

Graduate Student TA, BS 162: Organismal and Population Biology (Spring Semester, 2026)

Michigan State University

Supervisors: Dr. Corrine Monks and Dr. Sara Garnett

• Assisted in a lecture course covering genetics, evolution, and ecology.
• Aided student learning by answering questions and providing alternative explanations for key biological concepts.
• Provided further student support through help hours and exam review sessions.

Graduate Student TA, ISB 208L: Applications in Biological Sciences Laboratory (Fall Semester, 2025)

Michigan State University

Supervisor: Dr. Saroopa Taylor

• Taught a lab course designed to introduce scientific concepts to non-STEM students.
• Instructed, managed, and graded three lab sections of 30 students each.
• Developed weekly PowerPoint lectures covering statistical and scientific concepts.
• Supported students through the development and implementation of independent projects.

Co-chair

EEB Student Colloquium

• Organize the EEB student colloquium, including soliciting participants, organizing speakers, reserving and setting up venues, advertising colloquia, ordering refreshments, and cleaning up.

Judge

EEB Research Symposium

• Served as a judge for oral presentations at the 2026 Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Research Symposium held at MSU.

Poster Judge

University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF)

• Served as a judge for biology poster presentations at the 2026 UURAF held at MSU.

Test Writer and Proctor

Science Olympiad

• Created tests on subjects such as ecology, ornithology, and forestry for middle and high school Science Olympiad competitions, including state and national level competitions.

Volunteer

STEM Pals UW

• Volunteered and presented at an expo designed to engage students from underrepresented backgrounds and areas of the Puget Sound region in scientific research.

John R. Shaver Research Fellowship

Award amount: $1,950

EEB Professional Horizons Grant

Award amount: $500

EEB Engagement Fellowship

Award amount: $5,000

The AvianMetaNetwork: biotic interactions among birds of the continental United States and Canada

Scientific Data

Submitted.

Sharper, straighter, stiffer, stronger: Sexually dimorphic bill shape enhances male stabbing performance in the Green Hermit (Phaethornis guy)

Journal of Experimental Biology

Vol. 228 (21): jeb.250769

PicoCam: High-resolution 3D imaging of live animals and preserved specimens

Methods in Ecology and Evolution

Vol. 00, pp. 1-10

Exploring the Effects of Disturbance and Climate on Terrestrial Communities Using Network Analysis Across NEON Sites

Poster presentation at the annual EEB Research Symposium, East Lansing, MI.

Q&A: Sharper, straighter, stiffer, stronger: Sexually dimorphic bill shape enhances male stabbing performance in the Green Hermit (Phaethornis guy)

Virtual guest lecture for University of Cincinnati BIOL 3041, Biology of Sex.

Utilizing Remotely Sensed Drone Data for Rainforest Analysis

Oral presentation at The Morton Arboretum Center for Tree Science Undergraduate Research Symposium, Lisle, IL.

Portable, Quick-capture Macro Photogrammetry: Hummingbird Bills as a Case Study

Oral presentation at the University of Washington Undergraduate Research Symposium, Seattle, WA.

Macro photogrammetry on live animals: Hummingbird bills as a case study

Poster presentation at the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology (SICB) Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA.