Research Interests Urban botany, ecology and biodiversity Plant science communication Community/citizen science Equitable environmental education Sustainable biophilic cities and communities Personal Statement I coordinate the Metro Phoenix EcoFlora, a collaborative...
Research Interests Origin, evolution and diversification of succulent lineages, with particular focus on Cactaceae and Agavoideae Origin and evolution of the succulent syndrome and the CAM strategy Evolutionary Genomics of succulent plants Plant evolution with a...
Research Interests Monarch and milkweed interactions Beneficial insect-plant interactions Development of horticultural protocols for native plants Development of restoration techniques Science outreach to inspire conservation action Personal Statement I coordinate the...
Research Interests Facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration among CAZCA partners, community members and decision-makers to protect, restore, and steward open and natural spaces in the Maricopa County region Community engagement in biodiversity conservation Ecosystem...
RESEARCH INTERESTS Biochemistry of Seed Oils Conservation Biology Molecular Ecology New Crop Development Plant Systematics using both traditional and molecular data PERSONAL STATEMENT I came to the Desert Botanical Garden after completing my Ph.D. in Plant Biology and...
PERSONAL STATEMENT: During my time in Boulder, CO, I discovered my deep interest for environmental communication & storytelling, conservation, science, and community. Fast-forward a few years; I was fortunate to be able to join the ranks at DBG to pursue these...
PERSONAL STATEMENT: I came to Desert Botanical Garden in late 2001 to relocate and manage the Garden’s specialized library of botanical research materials. The Schilling Library is home to more than 7,500 books and 350 journal titles focused on arid regions of the...
Research Interests Community based natural resource management Urban wildlife conservation Citizen science Translating science to the public, community outreach and education. Cross-organizational collaboration Personal Statement I am interested in how community...
RESEARCH INTERESTS Plant community ecology Population ecology of long-lived perennial plants of deserts Plant-soil relationships and ecophysiology Multidisciplinary collaborations involving geology, soil science, hydrology and ecology Paleoecology and paleoclimatology...
