My research focuses on exploring biodiversity and examining the conservation needs and ecologies of rare species, particularly amphibians and reptiles in urban settings. Broadly, I am interested in natural history, habitat use, movement ecology, and metapopulation dynamics. My doctoral research centered on amphibian declines and led to work on cryptic species diversity and anuran bioacoustics. My current research, split between NMNH and SCBI, extends my past work on leopard frogs through broader examination of their bioacoustic and morphological features across the eastern US, and by assessing potential impacts from urban soundscapes and landscapes.
