We are a plant biology lab at Western Connecticut State University. Research in the lab investigates the evolutionary ecology of plant-pollinator interactions, focusing on how pollinator community composition and behavior affect plant reproductive success.
LAB NEWS
Summer 2026
We finished a successful and fun field season investigating pollination in mountain laurel. Thank you to our amazing field team (Karena, Christa, Amelia, and Vin) and stay tuned for results to come in Karena's thesis!
December 2025
Drew successfully defended his thesis, "Phenology of pollination services in an eastern deciduous forest," and is now a Master of Integrative Biological Diversity. Congratulations, Drew!
May 2025
Lindsay received first place in the Provost Award for Research at Western Research Day for her poster, "Analyzing historical environmental data to evaluate climate change in Connecticut." Congratulations, Lindsay!
Emily Zibelin received second place in the Provost Award for her poster, "Shifts in flowering dates of spring wildflowers across Connecticut." Way to go, Emily!
