Portfolio
Research
My research spans a range of topics centered around functional morphology, ecomorphology, and behavior. Most of my work has focused on elasmobranch fishes (shark, skates, and rays), though I have also worked with species from invertebrates through marine mammals. I have conducted...
Education
My philosophy for teaching centers on learning by doing. I design curricula to allow students to think creatively about scientific concepts through executing a variety of projects, assignments, and discussions. Science is a process with clear, repeatable steps, yet within each step are...
Illustration
I enjoy creating images, both to facilitate education and communication and for purely decorative purposes. I also love finding new uses for my creations and spending time refining images both on the computer or by hand. Whether the requirements call for high levels of detail or...
Sustainable Living
From the products we purchase to the foods we consume, our choices affect the environment. In order to minimize my negative impacts I choose to consume local, organic, vegetarian food and reduce wastefulness in all areas of my life, particularly by reducing plastic and energy use. I...