My Story
I am a biologist because I am fascinated by the beauty and complexity of life on Earth. Teaching and conducting research with students has provided me with a great framework for channeling my love of natural history to train creative, innovative thinkers that address important questions relating to evolutionary adaptation and how populations may respond to ongoing shifts in climate and land use.
Alisa HoveWarren Wilson College provides seemingly endless opportunities to work in collaborative settings with students who take an active role in their own learning.
Education
- B.S. in Biology, University of California, Davis
- M.A. in Biology, Humboldt State University
- Ph.D. in Evolutionary Ecology, University of California, Santa Barbara
Research Interests
- Mating system evolution
- Plant-fungal interactions
- Evolutionary responses to environmental stress
Courses Taught
- Biology 2250 General Botany
- Biology 3220 Genetics
- Biology 3400 Plant Ecology
Crews and Other Activities
- Supervisor of Genetics Research Crew
- Assistant Editor: Madroño (the journal of the California Botanical Society)