Profile

• Time Zone

  Eastern

  
  
• Organization

  Columbia University

  
  
• Role

  Scientist Mentor: I will mentor teams of students online

  
  
• Research Interests (300 words)

  I am interested in the evolution of complex traits, plant ecophysiology, and global change ecology. Currently, I am studying the evolution of C4 photosynthesis from an anatomical and physiological perspective. I am also interested in translating physiological data into a greater scale at the ecosystem and biome level. All my questions involve considerations of global change, as it has affected both past evolutions, and will drive future evolutions.

  
  
• Profile Question 1

  What is your favorite plant? Why?

  
  
• Answer the question you selected for profile question 1 here (300 words):

  I think trees are amazing, but if I had to choose one, it would be tamarack (Larix laricina). There's no deeper reason other than I like the shape that the needles form on the branches and how they turn gold in the fall.

  
  
• Profile Question 2

  What is the coolest thing you have discovered or learned about plants?

  
  
• Answer the question you selected for profile question 2 here (300 words):

  There are three different types of photosynthesis!

  
  
• Profile Question 3

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• Answer the question you selected for profile question 3 here (300 words):

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• In addition to English, I am comfortable communicating with students in the following languages:

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• Capacity: How many teams at a time are you comfortable working with?

  1

  
  

Recent Posts

sspslandiswosspring2024 project 11 Julie Gan Mar 24 at 11:12pm

Dear Lana, Cali, and Raminta,

Awesome job with your project! I am so proud of seeing your guys come to a conclusion using what you observed! I really like how observant and descriptive you guys were about how the seedlings were…

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Dear Lana, Cali, and Raminta,

Awesome job with your project! I am so proud of seeing your guys come to a conclusion using what you observed! I really like how observant and descriptive you guys were about how the seedlings were growing. An eye for detail is a necessity for being a scientist and you all definitely have what it takes I loved seeing your project unfold and being there for this journey! Best of luck in your future endeavors! 

Best, 

Julie 

sspslandiswosspring2024 project 6 Julie Gan Mar 24 at 10:09pm

Dear Gabriella, Clare, and Giuliana, 

Good to know! Have you guys noticed anything interesting about your plants?

Best, 

Julie 

sspslandiswosspring2024 project 6 Julie Gan Mar 18 at 10:15am

Dear Gabriella, Clare, and Giuliana, 

I'm excited to hear about what you find with Ryegrass seeds! 

Best, 

Julie