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Ecologist that studies insect communities as an Associate Professor at the University of Dayton. Mom. Nature, insect, and dog lover.
Come join the faculty at the University of Dayton! We have a unique opportunity for an inaugural DiNovo-Deak Endowed Chair of Plant Science and Food Security.
October 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Come join the faculty at the University of Dayton! We have a unique opportunity for an inaugural DiNovo-Deak Endowed Chair of Plant Science and Food Security.
How do birds adapt to nesting on solar panels?
In our new paper, we explored how American robins use photovoltaic (PV) arrays as habitat—and how they change their nesting strategy depending on the type of solar infrastructure. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
In our new paper, we explored how American robins use photovoltaic (PV) arrays as habitat—and how they change their nesting strategy depending on the type of solar infrastructure. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
The Greater the Tilt, the Taller the Nest? The Effect of Solar Array Type on Bird Nest Architecture and Nest Microclimate
Solar energy is increasing at an exponential rate, but little is known about how birds respond to solar arrays, including their nest-building behaviors. Solar arrays can be tilting that move to face ....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
June 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
How do birds adapt to nesting on solar panels?
In our new paper, we explored how American robins use photovoltaic (PV) arrays as habitat—and how they change their nesting strategy depending on the type of solar infrastructure. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
In our new paper, we explored how American robins use photovoltaic (PV) arrays as habitat—and how they change their nesting strategy depending on the type of solar infrastructure. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Your daily moment of Zen: Come with me to release a rare butterfly, the Baltimore Checkerspot, into a restored wetland at Five Rivers MetroParks.
May 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Your daily moment of Zen: Come with me to release a rare butterfly, the Baltimore Checkerspot, into a restored wetland at Five Rivers MetroParks.
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This is very personal. I owe much of my career to support from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
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Trump officials take steps toward a radically different NSF
Efforts to shrink staff, budget, and focus have alarmed members of Congress
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May 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
This is very personal. I owe much of my career to support from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
This is very personal. I owe much of my career to support from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
Trump officials take steps toward a radically different NSF
Efforts to shrink staff, budget, and focus have alarmed members of Congress
www.science.org
May 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
This is very personal. I owe much of my career to support from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...