Teaching.
I love teaching at every scale, from close mentorship to mega lectures. I have enjoyed several assignments in Biology, including first year biology, introductory evolution, and upper year seminars, but my "baby" is the third year course "Sex and Evolution" (BIOL 369) which is at the crossroads of my research interests.
BIOLOGY 103 - Fundamentals of Biology: Organisms To Ecosystems (W2026)
(Co-Supervised with Dr. Fran Bonier)
The origins and diversification of multicellular organisms, their form, function and adaptation to stress and a changing world. Themes and case studies include energy flow from molecules to ecosystems, organismal interactions including parasitism and disease dynamics, and the impacts of human activity. ​
Biology 537 - Honours Thesis (F/W 2025-2026)
(Co-Supervised with Dr. Maria Aristizabal)
The Honours Thesis Course (BIOL537/12.0) is one of the capstone experiences offered to Biology students. It allows students to work on their own independent research project under the supervision of a faculty member in the Biology Department or from a professor cross-appointed to the Biology Department. Students will have the opportunity to gain experience in the full range of research activity in Biology including project design, data analysis and interpretation, literature review, scientific writing, oral presentation and interactive collaboration with colleagues. ​​
Biology 369 - Sex and Evolution (F2026)
Why sex? The evolutionary origins and consequences of sex and sexual reproduction. Topics include costs and benefits of sexual reproduction, the evolution and coevolution of sexes, gametes and genitalia, mating systems, gender differences and sex determination throughout the biotic world.​​
Biology 535 - Contemporary Evolution (F2025)
The idea that observing evolutionary change requires vast tracts of time has been soundly refuted by both observation and experiment. We will document evolution in action over a wide range of settings, from evolving model organisms in the lab to the rapid adaptation of microbes to antibiotics and organisms to a rapidly changing planet. Understanding evolutionary processes is vital to our health and the preservation of biodiversity on our planet.​