Heather York

 

Heather York is a 2001-2005 Self Fellow pursuing a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology. She received a B.S. (2001) in ecology, evolution, and behavior and a B.A. (2001) in Spanish, both with summa cum laude honors, from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Her research interests include the ecology of plant-animal interactions and tropical biology. Heather is focusing her dissertation research on Neotropical bat feeding ecology; she is interested in elucidating the details of the diets and feeding behaviors of plant-feeding bats, as they are seed dispersers and pollinators integral to tropical ecosystem function. Outside of her research, Heather takes a great interest in education, recognizing the importance of sharing scientific knowledge so that others may make informed decisions regarding scientific and environmental issues. Heather also holds a Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation. Publication: York, H. A. and K. O. Oberhauser. 2002. Effects of Duration and Timing of Heat Stress on Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) Development. Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society. In press. Mentor: Robert Timm, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.