Graduate Education in Entomology at Cornell

Research Interests: My field of interest is ecology as it applies to decomposition and forensic entomology and I am applying as an MS student in Entomology. I am fascinated by all aspects of vertebrate decomposition and the arthropods associated with the process. As an undergrad at Cornell I have worked with Dr. Shields on a project in association with Colorado Mesa University’s Forensic Investigation Research Station to better understand the necrophagous and saprophagous fauna associated with cadavers in semi-arid environments. Dr. Shields and I are hoping to continue and expand this project by conducting experiments into how desiccation can impact the succession of insects on a cadaver.