Exploring ecological change in its evolutionary context
The Emery Lab studies organisms that live in extreme and changing environments. Their goal is to understand the processes that shape where species live and how they change over time.
Who we are
We are evolutionary ecologists that study organisms in their natural environments.
We value robust experiments, long-term monitoring, and careful statistical inquiry to develop a deep understanding of the systems we study.
ECOLOGYEVOLUTIONEDUCATIONCONSERVATIONOur lab is unique in how we…
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Leverage
integrationWe use field and greenhouse experiments, genetic tools, long-term data sets, and computational and statistical models to test hypotheses about how organisms respond to changing environments.
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Prioritize
curiosityWe are motivated by a genuine wonder for the natural world and prioritize responsible, careful, and respectful science. We embrace diverse perspectives and value the unique strengths that each person brings to our lab.
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Embrace the
unexpectedWe are excited when our data disagree with our hypotheses and experiments go awry. Unexpected results have prompted some of our most exciting discoveries and motivated new lines of research.
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Why this work matters
We study how species manage change and uncertainty
Organisms in nature are facing unprecedented rates of change in their environments, and their responses will dictate the future biodiversity of our planet. We study if and when species track, avoid, or simply tolerate shifting conditions to better understand which ones are vulnerable to human-mediated impacts. While our experiments take a deep look into a few species, our hypothesis-driven approach yields general insights that can broadly inform the conservation and management of a wide range of species.
