Howdy, I'm Madeline!
PhD Candidate at Northeastern University / Lotterhos Lab
I'm currently a PhD candidate in Marine and Environmental Science at Northeastern University in the Lotterhos Lab. I'm looking for post-doc opportunities to begin in fall 2026!
For my PhD, I am studying the evolution of wild eastern oyster populations over space and time using population genomics, environmental data, disease data, and historic museum DNA. My research interests include population genomics, historic & ancient DNA, disease ecology & host-parasite interactions, marine systems, and evolution. My research started as an undergraduate at Bard College at Simon's Rock, where I was an intern in the natural history collection and developed an interest in studying evolution. For my senior thesis, I investigated the prevalence of shark and swordfish meat substitutions in New England markets. Outside of research, I am particularly passionate about science communication on my blog and social media, mentorship, outreach to K-12 students, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion in STEM. |
Education & CV
PhD Candidate in Marine and Environmental Science (Fall 2021 - current)
Northeastern University Marine Science Center
Advisor: Dr. Katie Lotterhos
B.A. Biology magna cum laude, Bard College at Simon's Rock (2020)
Senior Thesis, Awarded Highest Honors: A Study of Shark and Swordfish Meat Substitutions in New England Markets
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Thomas Coote
Northeastern University Marine Science Center
Advisor: Dr. Katie Lotterhos
B.A. Biology magna cum laude, Bard College at Simon's Rock (2020)
Senior Thesis, Awarded Highest Honors: A Study of Shark and Swordfish Meat Substitutions in New England Markets
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Thomas Coote
Academic Affiliations
I am affiliated with the following societies, programs, and initiatives. Feel free to check out any of their websites that are of interest to you!
Outside of Science
In my free time, I enjoy watching women's sports, weightlifting, visiting national parks, traveling with my family, solving crossword puzzles, and watching planes land from my apartment in Revere.