Welcome!
We are a lab of evolutionary ecologists working in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Lethbridge. Current research includes experimental and theoretical work on plant-insect interactions, species coexistence, the evolution of cooperation, and the evolution of senescence.
Student opportunities
I am currently recruiting students. See the 'Join us!' page for details.
Lab news
May 18, 2013 - CSEE
The lab has just returned from the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution. The meeting was a success, with Vincent, Patrick, and Rob giving talks, and Sue and Kevin presenting posters. Here is a lab photo at Lake Louise, taken during our road trip to Kelowna, the site of the meeting (i.e., at UBCO):
April 29, 2013 - Congratulations
Congratulations to lab member Vincent Hervet, who passed his transfer exam and is now officially a PhD student.
April 22, 2013 - Congratulations
Congratulations to PhD candidate Patrick Barks, who recently passed his comprehensive examination.
April 8, 2013 - Paper accepted
A paper on the evolution of cooperation (co-authored by Rob, former independent-studies student Dee Goyal, and U of L math prof Soroosh Yazdani) was recently accepted for publication in Physica A. See my Publications page for details.
March 1, 2013 - Des parasitoïdes désirés
Lab member Vincent Hervet was interviewed by Radio Canada about his parasitoid research. (En français.)
February 28, 2013 - Welcome
Sarah Bogart has joined the lab to work with PhD student Patrick Barks on the evolution of senescence. Welcome!
February 28, 2013 - Parasitoids in the press
An article on lab member Vincent Hervet's parasitoid research appeared in the St. Albert Gazette.
February 25, 2013 - Blog post highlights Vincent Hervet's research
Blogger Adam Blake has reported on Vince's parasitoid research. Check it out here. The post includes video of parasitoids emerging from a cabbage looper.