Encourages students to think critically.
Academic Background: Ph.D., Ecology, University of California, Berkeley, 1998; B.A., Biology, Harvard University, 1990.
Research Interests: Plant ecology, biodiversity, agroecology, and ecosystem services.
Appointments: Associate Professor, Department of Biology, Indiana University Bloomington; Co-Director, IU Campus Farm.
Publications: Articles in Ecology, Ecological Applications, and Journal of Ecology.
Additional Contributions: Leader in sustainable agriculture initiatives; developer of IU’s urban farming programs.