Profile

• Time Zone

  Central

  
  
• Organization

  The Republic of Tea

  
  
• Employment Status

  Industry / Private Company

  
  
• Role

  Scientist Mentor: I will mentor teams of students online

  
  
• Research Interests (300 words)

  I am interested in the evolution of mating systems in flowering plants. I have studied mating systems in both hibiscus and morning glories.

  
  
• Profile Question 1

  What is your favorite plant? Why?

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

  My favorite plant is the pitcher plant. There are several species, but they all share a common morphology (shape) and they are all carnivorous. They are a neat example of convergent evolution as well!

  
  
• Profile Question 2

  Can you describe your attitude toward science when you were in high school?

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

  I have always loved science and I always knew I would do something in the field of science. I had a hard time deciding between medicine, chemistry or biology....but I finally chose biology. When I was in high school, I took nearly every science class my school had to offer: chemistry, physics, biology and anatomy! I even petitioned to replace my PE classes with science classes!

  
  
• Profile Question 3

  What is best about being a scientist?

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

  I love that I had so many career options after I graduated and that I am constantly learning.

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

  1

  
  

Recent Posts

Leafblowers Britnie Foltz Nov 14, 2017

Hi Leafblowers! Thank you Ruby for pointing out the importance of understanding a plant's life cylce and how fast (or slow) they grow! 

Team: Are there any questions you might find interesting that have to do with the actual germination…

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Hi Leafblowers! Thank you Ruby for pointing out the importance of understanding a plant's life cylce and how fast (or slow) they grow! 

Team: Are there any questions you might find interesting that have to do with the actual germination of the seed? 

In your own words, can you tell me what germination is? This may help you come up with a new and exciting research question!!!

Trust me, seeds are really cool and really fun to learn about.

Leafblowers Britnie Foltz Nov 7, 2017

What led you to this hypothesis? How are you measuring growth? How are you measuring sound?

Leafblowers Britnie Foltz Nov 7, 2017

Hi Annalisa! I no longer do research on morning glories and hibiscus, but I do grow them in my garden! I know quite a bit about them and like to grow different species.