Overview
I am a biological anthropologist with a background in Journalism. At the Nicholas School of the Environment, I support Master's students as they create compelling and accessible narratives to communicate their work.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Lecturing Fellow in Communications
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2023 - Present
Environmental Sciences and Policy,
Nicholas School of the Environment
Recent Publications
Timing of conceptions in Phayre's leaf monkeys: Energy and phytochemical intake.
Journal Article American journal of biological anthropology · February 2024 ObjectivesRaising offspring imposes energetic costs, especially for female mammals. Consequently, seasons favoring high energy intake and sustained positive energy balance often result in a conception peak. Factors that may weaken this coordinated ... Full text CitePrimate dietary ecology in the context of food mechanical properties.
Journal Article J Hum Evol · September 2016 Substantial variation exists in the mechanical properties of foods consumed by primate species. This variation is known to influence food selection and ingestion among non-human primates, yet no large-scale comparative study has examined the relationships ... Full text Link to item CiteGrowing up tough: Comparing the effects of food toughness on juvenile feeding in Sapajus libidinosus and Trachypithecus phayrei crepusculus.
Journal Article Journal of human evolution · September 2016 Studies of primate feeding ontogeny provide equivocal support for reduced juvenile proficiency. When immatures exhibit decreased feeding competency, these differences are attributed to a spectrum of experience- and strength-related constraints and are ofte ... Full text CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
Stony Brook University ·
2014
Ph.D.