Shelley Bayard de Volo

Research Associate II
Lab: C. Funk and K. Hoke
E-mail: sbayard_64@yahoo.com
Phone: 970-491-3720
Office: Anatomy/Zoology Building E206

I manage the Evolutionary Ecology labs of Chris Funk and Kim Hoke.  We investigate behavioral mechanisms that influence reproductive isolation and ultimately speciation in amphibians.  I am also involved with studying genetic structure in Northern Goshawks, and have established methods for non-invasive genetic sampling and genetic tagging for the species.  Previously, I worked for the Rocky Mountain Research Station, and I still collaborate with scientists there.  Other activities I enjoy include competing in K-9 frisbee events with my flying cattle dog, gardening, gourmet cooking and being out in the woods and deserts!

Paul Covey

Project Manager
Lab: Bedigner
E-mail: paul.covey@colostate.edu
Phone: 970-491-4896
Office: Anatomy/Zoology Building E300

I'm the Bedinger Lab Manager and Project Manager for our genome enabled tomato grant from NSF, we call it IRB Tomato (Interspecific Reproductive Barriers in Tomato). Check out the websites; Bedigner Lab and www.irbtomato.org.

Brad Johnson

Research Scientist
E-mail: bjohnson@lamar.colostate.edu
Phone: 970-490-1388 (home office)

My research centers on wetlands ecology.  Fundamentally, it seeks to integrate basic scientific research into the realm of application - especially applications related to meeting the goals of the Clean Water Act. 

I am particularly interested in investigating how wetlands function on the landscape and developing science-based tools for assessing that functioning.  Following this path to its conclusion, a goal of my research program is to further society's ability to preserve wetlands and their vital environmental functions.  In cases where wetlands have been destroyed or impacted, my research focuses on developing, testing and implementing novel approaches to wetland restoration.  Mountain wetlands, and particularly fens, have been a central focus of my research.

In application, I seek to integrate the talents and meet the needs of academic and governmental researchers who develop the science-based tools for wetland management, the private entities who apply them, and the governmental agencies who regulate wetlands under the Clean Water Act. 

Webpage: http://rydberg.biology.colostate.edu/FACWet/

Rachel Schwartz

Postdoctoral Fellow
Lab: Mueller
E-mail: Rachel.Schwartz@colostate.edu
Phone: 970-491-8752
Office: Anatomy/Zoology Building E440

My research is driven by three major questions: 1) How do ecological processes shape the evolution of populations, species, and communities? 2) What methods can be used to determine such evolutionary relationships? and 3) How can the results of such research be used for the conservation of species and ecosystems? I address these questions by combining empirical molecular data, population genetic and phylogenetic methods, and tests of evolutionary hypotheses using simulated data and modeling.

Webpage: http://rydberg.biology.colostate.edu/rschwart