Selected Presentations & Appearances
Systematics of Fagales, Fagaceae, Quercus
- Plant Systematics Course, Virtual appearance
· April 2020
Instructional Course, Workshop, or Symposium
NC State University,
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow: natural history and phylogenetic biology of the genus Quercus
· 2019
Invited Talk
The Arnold Arboretum,
Boston, MA
Plant diversity in the field
· 2018
Instructional Course, Workshop, or Symposium
St. Andrews University,
Laurinberg, NC
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow: natural history and phylogenetic biology of the genus Quercus
· 2018
Invited Talk
North Carolina State University,
Raleigh, NC
Oaks of the Americas
· 2017
Invited Talk
University of North Carolina, Wilmington,
Wilmington, NC
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow: natural history and phylogenetic biology of the genus Quercus
- Genomics and Forest Tree Genetics
· 2016
Keynote/Named Lecture
International Union of Forest Research Organizations,
Arcachon, France
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow: natural history and phylogenetic biology of the genus Quercus
· 2016
Invited Talk
Duke Marine Lab,
Beaufort, NC
Mighty oaks from little acorns grow: natural history and phylogenetic biology of the genus Quercus
· 2016
Invited Talk
Oklahoma State University,
Oaks of the Americas
- 8th Conference of the International Oak Society
· October 2015
Instructional Course, Workshop, or Symposium
The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL,
Diversity and Natural History of the American Oaks
- Spring symposium, “Among Our Trees”,
· March 2015
Instructional Course, Workshop, or Symposium
University of North Carolina Botanical Garden, NC,
Biogeography of the Southern Appalachian Flora
· 2015
Invited Talk
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC,
Biogeography of the Southern Appalachian Flora
· 2014
Invited Talk
Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C.,
Diversification of Fagaceae
· December 18, 2012
Lecture
Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden, Claremont, CA,
Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden, Claremont, CA
Patterns of endemism in Fagaceae
· December 16, 2011
Lecture
Humboldt State University,
Humboldt State University
Oak systematics
· December 16, 2011
Lecture
North Carolina State University,
North Carolina State University
Diversification of Fagaceae
· December 16, 2011
Lecture
Western Carolina University, Cullowee, NC,
Western Carolina University, Cullowee, NC
The origins and maintenance of functional diversity in seed plants
· December 16, 2011
Lecture
Nicholas School of Environment, Durham, NC,
Nicholas School of Environment, Durham, NC
The origins and maintenance of functional diversity in seed plants
· December 16, 2010
Lecture
Nicholas School of Environment, Durham, NC,
Nicholas School of Environment, Durham, NC
Taxonomy and phylogeny of New World oaks
· December 16, 2010
Lecture
North Carolina State University,
North Carolina State University
Diversification of Fagaceae
· December 16, 2010
Lecture
Boise State University, OR,
Boise State University, OR
Diversification of Fagaceae
· April 23, 2009
Lecture
University of Chicago
Diversification of Fagaceae
· December 4, 2008
Lecture
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH,
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Taxonomy and phylogeny of New World oaks
· December 4, 2008
Lecture
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC,
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Diversification of Fagaceae
· December 4, 2008
Lecture
University of Alberta, Canada,
University of Alberta, Canada
Outreach & Engaged Scholarship
Panelist - Mighty Oaks
· November 9, 2021
Community Outreach
Duke Gardens
, Virtual
United States of America
Presentations and moderated discussion; 100 participants
Lead instructor - Workshop: Botany Boot Camp
· August 12, 2021
- August 13, 2021
Community Outreach
Highlands Biological Station
Invited Speaker - Quercus Circus: The Biodiversity and Ecological Value of Oaks
· August 11, 2021
Community Development
CNIPM (Coalition for Non-native Invasive Plant Management)
, Highlands, NC
Lead instructor - "The Genus Quercus: Ecology, Evolution, and Global Distribution"
· June 5, 2021
- June 19, 2021
Community Outreach
Eagle Hill Institute
, Virtual
Co-speaker/leader - “Virtual hike of Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve”
· April 2021
- April 8, 2021
Community Outreach
Duke Botanical Garden
, Virtual
80 participants
Invited Speaker - THE PIEDMONT NATURALIST: The Ecological Role of Oaks - 3 Tuesdays Feb 16, 23, and March 9
· 2021
Community Outreach
Duke Gardens
, Virtual
North Carolina
Co-speaker/leader - “Virtual hike of Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve”
· April 2020
Community Outreach
Duke Gardens
Committee member - Gardens & Grounds Planning and Advisory Committee
· 2020
Community Outreach
Highlands Biological Station
, Highlands, NC
Co-Author - How oak trees evolved to rule the forests of the Northern Hemisphere
· 2020
Research
Scientific American. 2020. 323: 42–49
Volunteer and Activity Leader - Land management and stewardship
· 2020
Community Outreach
Triangle Land Conservancy
Co-Author - Revisiting the mystery of the Bartram oak
· 2020
Research
Arnoldia 2020 77: 6-9.
Volunteer - Land management
· 2020
Community Outreach
Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association Land Stewardship
Service to the Community
Workshop Leader - “Oaks of North Carolina”
· October 2019
Community Outreach
Duke Botanical Gardens
Plenary speaker, field trip leader - "Fall into the Lowcountry"
· September 2019
Community Outreach
Clemson Master Naturalists
, Charleston, SC
Field trip leader
· 2019
Community Outreach
The Wild Ones, Duke student club
Co-Author - Agrifoliae: the California red oaks
· 2019
Research
International Oak Journal 2019 30:191-202
Instructor, Flora of the Blue Ridge - summer course, alternating years
· 2019
Projects & Field Work
Highlands Biological Station
, Highlands, NC
Service to the Community
Speaker - 9th Conference of the International Oak Society
· October 2018
Community Outreach
UC Davis
, Davis, CA
Interview, blogpost - Ep. 132 - The Oak Origin Story And What It Means For Conservation
· 2017
Community Outreach
In Defense of Plants
Co-Author - Systematics and biogeography of the American oaks
· 2016
Research
International Oak Journal 2016 27:23-36
Invited Speaker - 8th Conference of the International Oak Society
· October 2015
Community Outreach
The Morton Arboretum
, Lisle, Illinois
Invited Speaker - Spring symposium, “Among Our Trees”
· March 2015
Community Outreach
University of North Carolina Botanical Garden
, Chapel Hill, NC
Lead instructor - Jepson Herbarium Workshop on Quercus
· October 2014
Community Outreach
University of California at Berkeley
, Valley Life Sciences, in the field
Co-Author - Using phylogenomics the infer the evolutionary history of the oaks
· 2013
Research
International Oak Journal 2013 24:61-71.
Event leader - The Duke School for Children, Durham, NC
· December 16, 2010
Community Outreach
Service to the Community ; Worked with science students to develop an Earth Day Project to permanently label 20 tree species and produce a tour map, including a nature walk
Speaker - Highlands Nature Center, Highlands, NC
· December 16, 2010
Community Outreach
Service to the Community ; Participate in the annual summer lecture series to the public and other activities involving nature camps for kids
Field trip leader - Duke Natural History Society
· December 16, 2010
Community Outreach
Service to the Community ; Led walks to students and the public in and around Duke Forest
Author - Fagales
· 2001
Research
Encyclopedia of Life Sciences, Macmillan Reference Ltd.
Service to the Profession
Chair, Board of Directors, Highlands Biological Station
·
2020
Event/Organization Administration
Participant
- 2nd Howard Hughes Medical Institute Collaborative Project workshop on “Catalyzing Changing in STEM Faculty Pedagogical Practice
·
February 2018
Professional Development
Florida International University,
Discussion leader, Curriculum conversation
- “Imagining the Duke Curriculum”
·
March 2016
Professional Development
Duke University,
Discussion leader, Curriculum conversation
- “Imagining the Duke Curriculum”
·
April 2015
Professional Development
Duke University,
Service to Duke
Campus Faculty Ombuds
·
2021
Other
Global Health Advisory Council (since 2015)
(Program)
·
2020
Committee Service
DGHI,
Faculty participant
. Low-Income, First-Generation Engagement, student-driven group dedicated to welcoming and advocating for Duke's students from first-generation and/or limited income backgrounds
·
2020
Other
Duke LIFE,
Panelist
. Preparing Future Faculty
·
April 2019
Professional Development
Duke Graduate School,
Arts & Sciences Courses Committee, Chair (2015-17)
(University)
·
2013
- 2017
Committee Service
Duke University,