http://www.martinturcotte.net/undergrads daily 0.75 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1728394653026-TIMGAWF1RP9M7YHXT9ET/Reagan+website+phot+.jpeg Undergrads - Reagan Hamilton I am a junior at Pitt majoring in biology with minors in environmental engineering and chemistry with a certificate in sustainability. I am an active member of the students for sustainability and ski and snowboard clubs on campus. In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer, running, and shopping. I also worked as a UTA for duckweed survivor and I am so excited to now be able to work with further and learn more about duckweed in the Turcotte lab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1728394653026-TIMGAWF1RP9M7YHXT9ET/Reagan+website+phot+.jpeg Undergrads - Reagan Hamilton I am a junior at Pitt majoring in biology with minors in environmental engineering and chemistry with a certificate in sustainability. I am an active member of the students for sustainability and ski and snowboard clubs on campus. In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer, running, and shopping. I also worked as a UTA for duckweed survivor and I am so excited to now be able to work with further and learn more about duckweed in the Turcotte lab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1694015468001-BMQZ7N8APE61NHDMAZWC/a04e72f9-285c-48e3-b7dd-d58c5544720a.jpeg Undergrads - Barrak Wali (He/Him) Hey! My name is Barrak and I’m a junior at University of Pittsburgh. My major is biological sciences and I’m minoring in economics. When I’m not busy with my studies, I love to travel and expose myself to new cultures and ideas. This research project is a great portal for me to expand my knowledge on my passion and prepare me for my future goals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1728867409245-LX5EDVMBJ87MREW7E3FK/original-8BBEB4F8-5311-4ECE-B8C4-0E4FD9F11A06.jpg Undergrads - Tyler Snyder I am a junior at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in biology and minors in chemistry and economics. Outside of my academics, I enjoy golfing and playing basketball. I am excited to be a part of the Turcotte Lab and further my expertise in research and laboratory techniques. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1635825663194-ZVO8J7AEMH1M0252AAC0/IMG_4380.png Undergrads - Emma Paci I am a sophomore at Pitt majoring in biology. I have always loved the environment and hope to persue a career in ecology or conservation. In my free time, I like to hike, bike, and kayak, and in the winter I work as a ski instructor. I am excited to learn more about aquatic ecology in this lab! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1743690084631-5EZN5OVEL6RQ1Q90LL4C/Screenshot_20250314-173139.png Undergrads - Jackson Baker Hi! My name is Jackson and I am a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh. I am majoring in biological sciences with a minor in chemistry. I have strong interest in plant biology and fungal applications in the medicinal and agricultural worlds. The lab of experimental evolution and ecology has allowed me to explore the multiple disciplines and impacts plants have on the environment, pushing me along in my career as a scientist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1743689869883-RAX8SK0AMUCS8VZRLXAC/Screenshot_20250314-173139.png Undergrads - Rose DiPaolo I'm a junior Biology major, chemistry minor. I adore the outdoors and love participating in the research that helps us understand it. Outside of class, I'm in the Treble Choir Ensemble at Pitt, I love to cook, and I'm a huge Star Trek geek. I hope to pursue a PhD within the field of Biology and learn something new everyday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1757000008323-KQFX7J853CWT5RJGWSI1/Blurb.jpg Undergrads - AnnaJean Patalano I'm a Biology major here at Pitt, and I'll also be earning a Chemistry minor through the curriculum. Someday, I hope to work in molecular food science or agricultural genetics, and I think duckweed could be the future for fields like these! I'm thrilled to be a part of the Turcotte team and hope to take this research further for the sake of human food security. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1757000089353-YGRNPT5XE1SMMR80C4AV/HD-bio-photo.jpg Undergrads - Andrew Beer “I am a senior at Pitt majoring in Ecology & Evolution with minors in applied statistics and history. Outside of class, I am an active member in Panther Equity, I enjoy hiking, and I am an avid Spotify user. I love studying biological systems, the environment, and new ways to find signals from noisy data. Yay duckweed!” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1757000128035-OPRR6C69IXZ6K6ODJDDU/poster.photo.jpeg Undergrads - Marciana Hu My name is Marciana and I am a freshman at Pitt majoring in Nursing. I have a very strong passion towards duckweed and its interaction with the environment. Outside of classes, I love cooking, cats, and basically everything relate to music. In the Turcotte lab I hope I could gain a deeper understanding on duckweed and its ecological and evolutionary significance. It was really happy to join here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1569129448131-WJ1GJKAL841FN2WKB51Y/Image.jpeg Undergrads - Swapna Subramanian I am an Ecology and Evolution/Anthropology dual major at Pitt. I research plant-herbivore interactions in the lab and in the field, trying to understand how herbivores affect duckweed ecology and evolution and vice versa. I run a wildlife photography account called @ecologyiscooll and am @swapecoevo on Twitter. I also love fantasy novels, creative writing, and Huxley (see below). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1538071888446-MLB5EB75TK70DKQY9UPK/David+Summer+2018.jpg Undergrads - David Conover I'm a Senior Molecular Biology Major-Biochemistry track at Pitt. I love being outside so researching ecology was the next natural progression. In my free time I enjoy hiking, kayaking, and fishing. http://www.martinturcotte.net/publications-1 daily 0.75 2025-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1444727401916-WG9P461KY4DHII731FQW/image-asset.png Publications https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1413150087132-QFRKGBYNIX76CHZXL4SX/image-asset.png Publications https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1444727440476-QBKZEZDVYSL696Y4UHUY/image-asset.png Publications https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1413139035585-ENOTX46PLF0A3NTX40VR/DSC_0738.JPG Publications http://www.martinturcotte.net/home daily 1.0 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1484944736902-YNZW6KIVUGHTOD3MLI0D/image-asset.jpeg Martin Turcotte https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485213745064-0YLL2GPVGLRKVDR208QL/Aphids.JPG Martin Turcotte http://www.martinturcotte.net/join-the-lab daily 0.75 2025-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1484945324773-7P6KWL1777PR32O96RTG/IMG_2974.JPG Join the Lab http://www.martinturcotte.net/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2025-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485189684512-EQMRWDBCSPWJZ9R6O6O1/image-asset.jpeg Lab Members Huxley not impressed by the Aletsch Glacier in Switzerland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1484946294516-A0AL8TI6GE7PP8UKLZHL/image-asset.jpeg Lab Members https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1625195402466-WE5XXXVWQNM89JPP5O12/Trapper.jpeg Lab Members - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/51fa81d9-8a8d-41e7-969d-e6c87fcd4ae1/assourselfie1.jpg Lab Members - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/96ad359b-14fb-471c-b32e-dcc847fb4c69/2019_08_08-Najev%2C+Briante+-krbaumert-002%281%29.jpg Lab Members - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/36bf53e2-1ab9-4529-bee6-04c8bdde90d5/Eric.jpg Lab Members - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485190848078-6JO0CQN4I4ZPCKZWDBJY/Martin.Turcotte.JPG Lab Members Martin Turcotte https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/9d8aae8f-7314-459a-b64f-34693d1d7441/IMG_6967.JPG Lab Members - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/0ed036ee-626a-48f9-88eb-0135bde88fc5/Screen+Shot+2025-04-08+at+09.46.29.png Lab Members Taylor in black, befuddled by an astute question from a young scientist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/06d563dd-a2fc-4915-a013-c9e1a074ebeb/elizabeth_lawrence.png Lab Members - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.martinturcotte.net/ecoevolutionary-dynamics daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485201438799-VAMDAG6XRIUNHIRF55A7/image-asset.jpeg Experimental Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics Drosophila melanogaster rapidly evolving in experimental field enclosures at UPenn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485193100845-TBHZ03IXE8MZ2SZ39UT3/Irchel.CoE.Pop.Dyn.Sep.14-DSC_0081.JPG Experimental Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485193195927-PCPTSQR9RA3AEZV1XCNK/DSC_0988.JPG Experimental Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485193353335-4CPK1T5MSPZMNPW1564A/IMG_4147.JPG Experimental Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485192990867-VJ2DYRXOHV3RPTLGS1J5/4+buckets.JPG Experimental Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485193028302-NOIIR52A28ZJW3G0GGVG/Tankss.JPG Experimental Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485193349814-X352M5ES6J2PUQTTPROW/IMG_3643.JPG Experimental Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485193346402-1I41OJ7F4M83AYBSSVA1/IMG_3888.JPG Experimental Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485193738081-KTUQL14W38J6JO22Z773/IMG_2361.JPG Experimental Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485193509933-0R1LXOI3ZIL219S1G542/8434_8.JPG Experimental Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485193733896-5322Y50TKS2N1UK9CLW6/IMG_1615.JPG Experimental Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485193826591-C1DW32OHOV8QHT0WKZUA/Irchel.CoE.Pop.Dyn.July.7-DSC_0182.JPG Experimental Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485202166251-Z88S875WG1B6JQV3MVNI/Myzus+persicae.JPG Experimental Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics Myzus persicae just after giving live birth. http://www.martinturcotte.net/phenotypic-plasticity-and-coexistence daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1484958540144-30FMT4TYNWUWFF14F4JY/DSC_0383_2.JPG Species Coexistence Testing how the identity of neighbors impacts plasticity and ultimately coexistence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1573675868776-KX0EGSBDNLXOO62GIQU6/Turcotte.EvoCoexistence.png Species Coexistence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1484958512995-F6OH8FLZEF725KR1KA10/DSC_0387.JPG Species Coexistence Field experiment manipulating plasticity in a competition experiment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1484958667575-2MY06MKIIINMPLZYY0GI/PP+coexistence.png Species Coexistence Hypothesized impacts of plasticity on stabilizing niche differences and average fitness differences which dictate the the outcome of competition. Turcotte & Levine (Trends in Ecology & Evolution, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2016.07.013) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1573676886735-VL219A0F2SUXUR3R8US1/Irchel.JPG Species Coexistence Spirodela polyrhiza & Lemna minor competing and evolving in our field mesocosm experiment. http://www.martinturcotte.net/domestication-and-resistance daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485203339841-X3RCBVPC3PQTN2ZLKPCA/Cat+Aphid+Results+Domestication.png Plant-Herbivore Interactions The impacts of plant domestication on the ecological performance (survival of Spodoptera exigua) and the evolutionary dynamics (of Myzus persicae) of herbivores growing on crops and their wild relatives. Turcotte et al. New Phytologist 2014 (204(3): 671-681) and Ecology Letters 2015 (18: 907–915). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485213462805-8O6G23S9EAIXTGZ113UW/Turcotte.NewPhytologist.2014.png Plant-Herbivore Interactions 29 pairs of crops and wild relatives tested for resistance. Turcotte et al. (New Phytologist 204(3): 671-681). http://www.martinturcotte.net/research-overview daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/1485191462406-9CPMAWVFHC7J56RVDAIJ/EED+Arrows.jpeg Research Overview http://www.martinturcotte.net/polyploidy daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54394d81e4b0b8ecdd4e4c65/9dae35be-8471-462a-884e-ebb5211b8f45/Screen+Shot+2023-03-01+at+12.40.29.jpg Polyploidy - Make it stand out Spirodela polyrhiza diploid and its derived neotetraploid