I began my undergraduate studies at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT. After relocating to Indiana, I graduated from IU in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. I joined the Boyd lab in January of 2012.
My research interests include behavioral ecology and hormonal control of social behavior in vertebrates. Currently, I am working with Dr. Boyd to investigate peptide control of reproductive behavior in the African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis. I am also interested in freshwater ecology and conservation.
I grew up in northern Saskatchewan and later moved to Bozeman, Montana. While living in Bozeman, my study interests shifted from microbiology to fish and wildlife bio, as I spent more time exploring the rivers and mountains of southwest Montana and northern Idaho. I enjoy hiking, camping and travelling. I would love to someday head back west to pursue a career in fisheries or wildlife management.