Alec Chiono (he/him)

I am a PhD candidate and Ford Foundation Fellow. I am interested in various aspects of population differentiation across relatively small spatial scales and am focused currently on life history evolution of Androsace septentrionalis at the Niwot Ridge LTER. In my free time, I plug myself into a wall to recharge my batteries.

Sam Rothberg (she/her)

I am a second year PhD student in the lab. I am interested in understanding how animals' social lives affect their evolutionary and demographic trajectories, and in understanding how human politics shape the way we study ecology and evolution. In my free time, I like to climb, XC ski, and take care of my many named house plants.

Aaron Westmoreland (he/him)

​​I am a Postdoctoral Research Associate with the Emery Lab. My research is mostly in evolutionary theory, particularly models of mutualistic coevolution, but I also have a general interest in statistical models and how we draw inference from complex data. In my free time I like to read, experiment in the kitchen, and find new music.

Ezra Kottler (they/them)

I am a Smith Conservation Postdoctoral Fellow mentored by Dr. Emery and Jennifer Buck-Diaz of the California Native Plant Society. I study the eco-evolutionary responses of wetland plants to climate change and native seed supply for restoration. I also conduct education research on LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion in field biology. In my free time I sing with the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus and do various crafting/art projects!

Katie Bardsley (she/her)

I am a PhD student in the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology department and Interdisciplinary Quantitative Biology certificate program. I am interested in exploring how plants respond and adapt to environmental change, particularly by applying computational tools. Outside of my studies, I enjoy hiking, biking, playing the saxophone, and baking (especially when sourdough and/or chocolate are involved).

Miles Moore (he/him)

I am an incoming MS student that has worked with the Niwot Ridge LTER since 2022. My research focuses on understanding spatiotemporal dynamics of alpine vegetation, leveraging advanced technologies like satellite imagery, high performance computing, and climate models to study their impacts on mountain ecosystems. In my free time, I love climbing, snowboarding, cycling, film photography, reading, and cooking with my wife.