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I have broad research interests in evolutionary ecology and science education. My biology research has emphasized two areas: understanding how ecological pressures shape morphological variation and reproductive strategies in marine invertebrates and how species interactions affect community composition and productivity in aquatic systems. My science education research currently focuses on three themes: (1) the development of inquiry-based biology courses for majors and non-majors and assessment of the effectiveness of inquiry-based teaching methods on student learning; (2) the development of conceptual understanding of evolutionary processes by college students; and (3) the effects of training programs on graduate teaching assistant teaching practices and their views about teaching and learning.
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