I am broadly interested in the behavioral and evolutionary ecology of aquatic organisms, primarily crayfish, and I have recently considered questions about the influence of environmental variation on chemically-mediated behaviors.  My work often has a conservation component and has included study of reproductive isolation, allocation strategies, hydrodynamics, and biological rhythms.

This research program complements my work as a teacher.  My approach to teaching is focused on helping students to develop into independent scholars.  I was able to make such a transition as an undergraduate through participation in research projects and presentations at venues such as the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.  Thus, collaboration with undergraduate students is a focus of my research program.

NEW! A video about my research during Summer 2008 with Sarah Wolfson can be viewed here.