Professor Carlin's Research
At the crossroads of ecology, geography, and genes...
...is where Dr. Carlin's interests lie. My field is molecular ecology, which is an amalgam of all sorts of ideas from the macro- and micro-worlds of biology. I am happy to talk with students about projects in any of these areas (and probably others as well...):- comparative genomics
- conservation of endangered or threatened habitats/species
- evolutionary ecology
- fisheries and wildlife management
- island biogeography
- marine biology
- phylogenetic systematics
- population biology
Why should I do research?
- If you were actually convinced that all learning came from books, you wouldn't have come here.
- It helps you get re-excited about your major
- It can really challenge your brain without wrecking your GPA
- Opportunities to travel to conferences
- Helps you focus in on a future career
- The chance to interact with the faculty on a different level
- Looks good on a resume!
Does Prof. Carlin have a project for me?
I am very willing to help those who “just don’t know what to do” but you will get a lot more out of independent and honors research (and life, for that matter) if you can focus your likes and talents into specific areas. Often times, students just don't know what sort of thing constitutes a good research project, nor do they have an idea of my expectations. That is solved by simply talking to me. I love talking about research!
If you like, you can read up on my past research by reviewing my vita. Or check out various career options open to you in evolutionary ecology to help you focus your interests.
2004 salmon mortality survey, Mill Creek WA
