My research program examines the ecological consequences of stressors fueled by global change (e.g. infectious disease, extreme weather, human disturbance). The work asks how wild animals respond behaviorally and physiologically to stressors and assesses how those responses lead to demographic…
Kate Hill is an Instructional Assistant Professor who teaches CURE-based laboratories in introductory biology, Ecosystem Ecology and Ecology. She earned her PhD in Marine Biology and has also trained as an educator in K-12. Kate is deeply committed to ensuring…
I am in interested in understanding anthropogenic impacts on diets, distributions and behaviors of vertebrates. Photos
Prior to her career as a coastal community ecologist, Dr. La Valle was a middle school science teacher in New York, where she cultivated a passion for teaching. Dr. La Valle is equally passionate for her research interests which span:…
My research program investigates the nature of teaching and learning biology in university and K-12 settings with a specific focus on making science more inclusive for all students. I am interested in understanding student and faculty perceptions and experiences in…
Examining marine plankton population dynamics using computational, theoretical, laboratory, and field-based methods
