Dorothy Christopher, PhD
Principal Investigator
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I am an evolutionary ecologist broadly interested in plant reproductive processes. I study how plant mating systems evolve in response to ecological and genetic factors. My research uses field work, greenhouse experiments, and genetic analyses to examine how pollinator behavior and heritable floral traits interact to shape patterns of male and female fitness.
Drew Smith
MS Student
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Drew's research explores pollinator phenology and how pollinator communities change over the course of the growing season. He is also investigating how identity of visiting pollinators affects plant reproductive success.
Emily Zibelin
Undergraduate researcher
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Emily is examining the affects of climate change on flowering times of spring ephemeral wildflowers over the past 100 years.
Lindsay Kirkness
Undergraduate researcher
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Lindsay is comparing historic and contemporary climate variables to understand how climate change has impacted Connecticut.