As mentioned on the main page,
my research lies at the interface between ecology and evolution and has a strong
geographic aspect. My lab strives to conduct research addressing major
issues in biogeography and evolution (applicable to many systems), while
maintaining a primary focus on the mammalogy of the Neotropics.
Tiffany Johnson (CUNY Ph.D.
student) and Martha
Perez (CCNY undergraduate student) determine latitude and longitude for collection localities of Andean small
mammals.
The Department of Biology at
City College has a strong commitment to research mentorship of
undergraduates. I am interested in
training and mentoring bright, motivated, quantitatively oriented students who
have strong writing skills ... and who are
fascinated with the natural world.
Strong performance in biology
and supporting-science coursework, enthusiasm, and ability to work both
independently and as a team are critical for undergraduate research in my
lab. Do you do as well in organic chemistry as the best pre-medical
students? ... as well in calculus and physics as the best engineering
students? Are you fascinated with the natural world? Do you have a
strong work ethic? If so, a career in ecology and evolution might be for you!
It is best to begin
undergraduate research in the junior year or beginning of the senior year.
Students can conduct independent study or (if they qualify) do an honors
project. See the following link for information on the Department
of Biology Honors/Independent Study program.
Please contact me to find more
out about undergraduate research opportunities in my lab.
Iván Plácido
learns about Neotropical mammals through consultation of the primary literature.
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R. P. Anderson
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